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Add 90/24 and 72/16

1^st number: 3 18/24, 2^nd number: 4 8/16

90/24 + 72/16 is 33/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 16 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
   90/24 = 90 × 2/24 × 2 = 180/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   72/16 = 72 × 3/16 × 3 = 216/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/48 + 216/48 = 180 + 216/48 = 396/48
5. 396/48 simplified gives 33/4
6. So, 90/24 + 72/16 = 33/4
   In mixed form: 81/4

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