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Add 80/90 and 84/16

1^st number: 80/90, 2^nd number: 5 4/16

80/90 + 84/16 is 221/36.

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,
   80/90 = 80 × 8/90 × 8 = 640/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
   84/16 = 84 × 45/16 × 45 = 3780/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   640/720 + 3780/720 = 640 + 3780/720 = 4420/720
5. 4420/720 simplified gives 221/36
6. So, 80/90 + 84/16 = 221/36
   In mixed form: 65/36

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