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Add 7/16 and 28/90

7/16 + 28/90 is 539/720.

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,
    7/16 = 7 × 45/16 × 45 = 315/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    28/90 = 28 × 8/90 × 8 = 224/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/720 + 224/720 = 315 + 224/720 = 539/720
  5. So, 7/16 + 28/90 = 539/720

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