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Add 70/90 and 2/16

70/90 + 2/16 is 65/72.

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,
    70/90 = 70 × 8/90 × 8 = 560/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    2/16 = 2 × 45/16 × 45 = 90/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/720 + 90/720 = 560 + 90/720 = 650/720
  5. 650/720 simplified gives 65/72
  6. So, 70/90 + 2/16 = 65/72

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