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Add 90/27 and 30/16

1st number: 3 9/27, 2nd number: 1 14/16

90/27 + 30/16 is 125/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 16 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    90/27 = 90 × 16/27 × 16 = 1440/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    30/16 = 30 × 27/16 × 27 = 810/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/432 + 810/432 = 1440 + 810/432 = 2250/432
  5. 2250/432 simplified gives 125/24
  6. So, 90/27 + 30/16 = 125/24
    In mixed form: 55/24

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