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Add 54/16 and 1/90

1st number: 3 6/16, 2nd number: 1/90

54/16 + 1/90 is 1219/360.

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,
    54/16 = 54 × 45/16 × 45 = 2430/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    1/90 = 1 × 8/90 × 8 = 8/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2430/720 + 8/720 = 2430 + 8/720 = 2438/720
  5. 2438/720 simplified gives 1219/360
  6. So, 54/16 + 1/90 = 1219/360
    In mixed form: 3139/360

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