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Add 90/7 and 10/16

1st number: 12 6/7, 2nd number: 10/16

90/7 + 10/16 is 755/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
    90/7 = 90 × 16/7 × 16 = 1440/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    10/16 = 10 × 7/16 × 7 = 70/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/112 + 70/112 = 1440 + 70/112 = 1510/112
  5. 1510/112 simplified gives 755/56
  6. So, 90/7 + 10/16 = 755/56
    In mixed form: 1327/56

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