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Add 90/84 and 15/16

1st number: 1 6/84, 2nd number: 15/16

90/84 + 15/16 is 225/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 16 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
    90/84 = 90 × 4/84 × 4 = 360/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
    15/16 = 15 × 21/16 × 21 = 315/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/336 + 315/336 = 360 + 315/336 = 675/336
  5. 675/336 simplified gives 225/112
  6. So, 90/84 + 15/16 = 225/112
    In mixed form: 21/112

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