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Add 9/16 and 48/90

9/16 + 48/90 is 263/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 90 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    9/16 = 9 × 45/16 × 45 = 405/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    48/90 = 48 × 8/90 × 8 = 384/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/720 + 384/720 = 405 + 384/720 = 789/720
  5. 789/720 simplified gives 263/240
  6. So, 9/16 + 48/90 = 263/240
    In mixed form: 123/240

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