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Add 5/16 and 25/90

5/16 + 25/90 is 85/144.

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,
    5/16 = 5 × 45/16 × 45 = 225/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    25/90 = 25 × 8/90 × 8 = 200/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/720 + 200/720 = 225 + 200/720 = 425/720
  5. 425/720 simplified gives 85/144
  6. So, 5/16 + 25/90 = 85/144

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