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Add 90/16 and 15/30

1^st number: 5 10/16, 2^nd number: 15/30

90/16 + 15/30 is 49/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 30 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   90/16 = 90 × 15/16 × 15 = 1350/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   15/30 = 15 × 8/30 × 8 = 120/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/240 + 120/240 = 1350 + 120/240 = 1470/240
5. 1470/240 simplified gives 49/8
6. So, 90/16 + 15/30 = 49/8
   In mixed form: 61/8

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