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Add 5/90 and 60/16

1st number: 5/90, 2nd number: 3 12/16

5/90 + 60/16 is 137/36.

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,
    60/16 = 60 × 45/16 × 45 = 2700/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/720 + 2700/720 = 40 + 2700/720 = 2740/720
  5. 2740/720 simplified gives 137/36
  6. So, 5/90 + 60/16 = 137/36
    In mixed form: 329/36

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