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Add 90/16 and 45/60

1^st number: 5 10/16, 2^nd number: 45/60

90/16 + 45/60 is 51/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 60 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 60 × 4 = 240,
   45/60 = 45 × 4/60 × 4 = 180/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/240 + 180/240 = 1350 + 180/240 = 1530/240
5. 1530/240 simplified gives 51/8
6. So, 90/16 + 45/60 = 51/8
   In mixed form: 63/8

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