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Add 5/90 and 6/16

5/90 + 6/16 is 31/72.

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,
    5/90 = 5 × 8/90 × 8 = 40/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    6/16 = 6 × 45/16 × 45 = 270/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/720 + 270/720 = 40 + 270/720 = 310/720
  5. 310/720 simplified gives 31/72
  6. So, 5/90 + 6/16 = 31/72

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