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Add 49/16 and 28/90

1st number: 3 1/16, 2nd number: 28/90

49/16 + 28/90 is 2429/720.

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,
    49/16 = 49 × 45/16 × 45 = 2205/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    28/90 = 28 × 8/90 × 8 = 224/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2205/720 + 224/720 = 2205 + 224/720 = 2429/720
  5. So, 49/16 + 28/90 = 2429/720
    In mixed form: 3269/720

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