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Add 81/24 and 16/90

1st number: 3 9/24, 2nd number: 16/90

81/24 + 16/90 is 1279/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 90 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    81/24 = 81 × 15/24 × 15 = 1215/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    16/90 = 16 × 4/90 × 4 = 64/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1215/360 + 64/360 = 1215 + 64/360 = 1279/360
  5. So, 81/24 + 16/90 = 1279/360
    In mixed form: 3199/360

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