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Add 70/16 and 27/90

1st number: 4 6/16, 2nd number: 27/90

70/16 + 27/90 is 187/40.

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,
    70/16 = 70 × 45/16 × 45 = 3150/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    27/90 = 27 × 8/90 × 8 = 216/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/720 + 216/720 = 3150 + 216/720 = 3366/720
  5. 3366/720 simplified gives 187/40
  6. So, 70/16 + 27/90 = 187/40
    In mixed form: 427/40

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