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Add 10/90 and 56/3

1st number: 10/90, 2nd number: 18 2/3

10/90 + 56/3 is 169/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 3 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    10/90 = 10 × 1/90 × 1 = 10/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
    56/3 = 56 × 30/3 × 30 = 1680/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/90 + 1680/90 = 10 + 1680/90 = 1690/90
  5. 1690/90 simplified gives 169/9
  6. So, 10/90 + 56/3 = 169/9
    In mixed form: 187/9

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