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Add 50/90 and 7/16

50/90 + 7/16 is 143/144.

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,
    50/90 = 50 × 8/90 × 8 = 400/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    7/16 = 7 × 45/16 × 45 = 315/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/720 + 315/720 = 400 + 315/720 = 715/720
  5. 715/720 simplified gives 143/144
  6. So, 50/90 + 7/16 = 143/144

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