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Add 90/20 and 60/16

1^st number: 4 10/20, 2^nd number: 3 12/16

90/20 + 60/16 is 33/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 16 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
   90/20 = 90 × 4/20 × 4 = 360/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   60/16 = 60 × 5/16 × 5 = 300/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/80 + 300/80 = 360 + 300/80 = 660/80
5. 660/80 simplified gives 33/4
6. So, 90/20 + 60/16 = 33/4
   In mixed form: 81/4

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