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Add 70/90 and 98/16

1^st number: 70/90, 2^nd number: 6 2/16

70/90 + 98/16 is 497/72.

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,
   98/16 = 98 × 45/16 × 45 = 4410/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/720 + 4410/720 = 560 + 4410/720 = 4970/720
5. 4970/720 simplified gives 497/72
6. So, 70/90 + 98/16 = 497/72
   In mixed form: 665/72

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