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Add 36/90 and 70/16

1st number: 36/90, 2nd number: 4 6/16

36/90 + 70/16 is 191/40.

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,
    36/90 = 36 × 8/90 × 8 = 288/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    70/16 = 70 × 45/16 × 45 = 3150/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/720 + 3150/720 = 288 + 3150/720 = 3438/720
  5. 3438/720 simplified gives 191/40
  6. So, 36/90 + 70/16 = 191/40
    In mixed form: 431/40

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