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Add 90/72 and 16/49

1^st number: 1 18/72, 2^nd number: 16/49

90/72 + 16/49 is 309/196.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 49 is 3528
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
   90/72 = 90 × 49/72 × 49 = 4410/3528
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
   16/49 = 16 × 72/49 × 72 = 1152/3528
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4410/3528 + 1152/3528 = 4410 + 1152/3528 = 5562/3528
5. 5562/3528 simplified gives 309/196
6. So, 90/72 + 16/49 = 309/196
   In mixed form: 1113/196

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