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Add 1/56 and 2/90

1/56 + 2/90 is 101/2520.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 90 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    1/56 = 1 × 45/56 × 45 = 45/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
    2/90 = 2 × 28/90 × 28 = 56/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/2520 + 56/2520 = 45 + 56/2520 = 101/2520
  5. So, 1/56 + 2/90 = 101/2520

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