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Add 90/16 and 36/28

1st number: 5 10/16, 2nd number: 1 8/28

90/16 + 36/28 is 387/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 28 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 28 × 4 = 112,
    36/28 = 36 × 4/28 × 4 = 144/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/112 + 144/112 = 630 + 144/112 = 774/112
  5. 774/112 simplified gives 387/56
  6. So, 90/16 + 36/28 = 387/56
    In mixed form: 651/56

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