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Add 36/90 and 50/16

1^st number: 36/90, 2^nd number: 3 2/16

36/90 + 50/16 is 141/40.

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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,
   36/90 = 36 × 8/90 × 8 = 288/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
   50/16 = 50 × 45/16 × 45 = 2250/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/720 + 2250/720 = 288 + 2250/720 = 2538/720
5. 2538/720 simplified gives 141/40
6. So, 36/90 + 50/16 = 141/40
   In mixed form: 321/40

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