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Add 90/16 and 20/14

1st number: 5 10/16, 2nd number: 1 6/14

90/16 + 20/14 is 395/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 14 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    90/16 = 90 × 7/16 × 7 = 630/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
    20/14 = 20 × 8/14 × 8 = 160/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/112 + 160/112 = 630 + 160/112 = 790/112
  5. 790/112 simplified gives 395/56
  6. So, 90/16 + 20/14 = 395/56
    In mixed form: 73/56

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