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Add 1/90 and 4/56

1/90 + 4/56 is 26/315.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
    1/90 = 1 × 28/90 × 28 = 28/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    4/56 = 4 × 45/56 × 45 = 180/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/2520 + 180/2520 = 28 + 180/2520 = 208/2520
  5. 208/2520 simplified gives 26/315
  6. So, 1/90 + 4/56 = 26/315

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