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Add 8/90 and 7/16

8/90 + 7/16 is 379/720.

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,
    8/90 = 8 × 8/90 × 8 = 64/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    7/16 = 7 × 45/16 × 45 = 315/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/720 + 315/720 = 64 + 315/720 = 379/720
  5. So, 8/90 + 7/16 = 379/720

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