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Add 54/90 and 70/16

1^st number: 54/90, 2^nd number: 4 6/16

54/90 + 70/16 is 199/40.

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,
   54/90 = 54 × 8/90 × 8 = 432/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
   70/16 = 70 × 45/16 × 45 = 3150/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/720 + 3150/720 = 432 + 3150/720 = 3582/720
5. 3582/720 simplified gives 199/40
6. So, 54/90 + 70/16 = 199/40
   In mixed form: 439/40

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