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Add 9/90 and 16/10

1st number: 9/90, 2nd number: 1 6/10

9/90 + 16/10 is 17/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    9/90 = 9 × 1/90 × 1 = 9/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    16/10 = 16 × 9/10 × 9 = 144/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/90 + 144/90 = 9 + 144/90 = 153/90
  5. 153/90 simplified gives 17/10
  6. So, 9/90 + 16/10 = 17/10
    In mixed form: 17/10

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