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Add 90/30 and 16/49

1st number: 3 0/30, 2nd number: 16/49

90/30 + 16/49 is 163/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 49 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    90/30 = 90 × 49/30 × 49 = 4410/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
    16/49 = 16 × 30/49 × 30 = 480/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4410/1470 + 480/1470 = 4410 + 480/1470 = 4890/1470
  5. 4890/1470 simplified gives 163/49
  6. So, 90/30 + 16/49 = 163/49
    In mixed form: 316/49

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