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Add 35/14 and 16/90

1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 16/90

35/14 + 16/90 is 241/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    35/14 = 35 × 45/14 × 45 = 1575/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    16/90 = 16 × 7/90 × 7 = 112/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/630 + 112/630 = 1575 + 112/630 = 1687/630
  5. 1687/630 simplified gives 241/90
  6. So, 35/14 + 16/90 = 241/90
    In mixed form: 261/90

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