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Add 70/90 and 48/16

1^st number: 70/90, 2^nd number: 3 0/16

70/90 + 48/16 is 34/9.

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,
   48/16 = 48 × 45/16 × 45 = 2160/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/720 + 2160/720 = 560 + 2160/720 = 2720/720
5. 2720/720 simplified gives 34/9
6. So, 70/90 + 48/16 = 34/9
   In mixed form: 37/9

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