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Add 35/3 and 16/90

1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 16/90

35/3 + 16/90 is 533/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
    35/3 = 35 × 30/3 × 30 = 1050/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    16/90 = 16 × 1/90 × 1 = 16/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/90 + 16/90 = 1050 + 16/90 = 1066/90
  5. 1066/90 simplified gives 533/45
  6. So, 35/3 + 16/90 = 533/45
    In mixed form: 1138/45

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