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Add 35/16 and 4/90

1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 4/90

35/16 + 4/90 is 1607/720.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 90 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    35/16 = 35 × 45/16 × 45 = 1575/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    4/90 = 4 × 8/90 × 8 = 32/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/720 + 32/720 = 1575 + 32/720 = 1607/720
  5. So, 35/16 + 4/90 = 1607/720
    In mixed form: 2167/720

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