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Add 90/49 and 16/30

1st number: 1 41/49, 2nd number: 16/30

90/49 + 16/30 is 1742/735.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
    90/49 = 90 × 30/49 × 30 = 2700/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    16/30 = 16 × 49/30 × 49 = 784/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2700/1470 + 784/1470 = 2700 + 784/1470 = 3484/1470
  5. 3484/1470 simplified gives 1742/735
  6. So, 90/49 + 16/30 = 1742/735
    In mixed form: 2272/735

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