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Add 60/16 and 6/90

1st number: 3 12/16, 2nd number: 6/90

60/16 + 6/90 is 229/60.

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,
    60/16 = 60 × 45/16 × 45 = 2700/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    6/90 = 6 × 8/90 × 8 = 48/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2700/720 + 48/720 = 2700 + 48/720 = 2748/720
  5. 2748/720 simplified gives 229/60
  6. So, 60/16 + 6/90 = 229/60
    In mixed form: 349/60

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