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Add 56/16 and 2/90

1st number: 3 8/16, 2nd number: 2/90

56/16 + 2/90 is 317/90.

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,
    56/16 = 56 × 45/16 × 45 = 2520/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    2/90 = 2 × 8/90 × 8 = 16/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/720 + 16/720 = 2520 + 16/720 = 2536/720
  5. 2536/720 simplified gives 317/90
  6. So, 56/16 + 2/90 = 317/90
    In mixed form: 347/90

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