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Add 90/30 and 16/35

1st number: 3 0/30, 2nd number: 16/35

90/30 + 16/35 is 121/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 35 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    90/30 = 90 × 7/30 × 7 = 630/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    16/35 = 16 × 6/35 × 6 = 96/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/210 + 96/210 = 630 + 96/210 = 726/210
  5. 726/210 simplified gives 121/35
  6. So, 90/30 + 16/35 = 121/35
    In mixed form: 316/35

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