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Add 49/90 and 8/16

49/90 + 8/16 is 47/45.

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,
    49/90 = 49 × 8/90 × 8 = 392/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    8/16 = 8 × 45/16 × 45 = 360/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/720 + 360/720 = 392 + 360/720 = 752/720
  5. 752/720 simplified gives 47/45
  6. So, 49/90 + 8/16 = 47/45
    In mixed form: 12/45

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