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Add 35/90 and 81/16

1st number: 35/90, 2nd number: 5 1/16

35/90 + 81/16 is 785/144.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    35/90 = 35 × 8/90 × 8 = 280/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    81/16 = 81 × 45/16 × 45 = 3645/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/720 + 3645/720 = 280 + 3645/720 = 3925/720
  5. 3925/720 simplified gives 785/144
  6. So, 35/90 + 81/16 = 785/144
    In mixed form: 565/144

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