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Add 48/16 and 21/90

1st number: 3 0/16, 2nd number: 21/90

48/16 + 21/90 is 97/30.

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,
    48/16 = 48 × 45/16 × 45 = 2160/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    21/90 = 21 × 8/90 × 8 = 168/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/720 + 168/720 = 2160 + 168/720 = 2328/720
  5. 2328/720 simplified gives 97/30
  6. So, 48/16 + 21/90 = 97/30
    In mixed form: 37/30

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