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Add 10/90 and 6/56

10/90 + 6/56 is 55/252.

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,
    10/90 = 10 × 28/90 × 28 = 280/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    6/56 = 6 × 45/56 × 45 = 270/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/2520 + 270/2520 = 280 + 270/2520 = 550/2520
  5. 550/2520 simplified gives 55/252
  6. So, 10/90 + 6/56 = 55/252

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