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Add 5/16 and 36/90

5/16 + 36/90 is 57/80.

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,
    36/90 = 36 × 8/90 × 8 = 288/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/720 + 288/720 = 225 + 288/720 = 513/720
  5. 513/720 simplified gives 57/80
  6. So, 5/16 + 36/90 = 57/80

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