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Add 14/90 and 21/56

14/90 + 21/56 is 191/360.

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,
    14/90 = 14 × 28/90 × 28 = 392/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    21/56 = 21 × 45/56 × 45 = 945/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/2520 + 945/2520 = 392 + 945/2520 = 1337/2520
  5. 1337/2520 simplified gives 191/360
  6. So, 14/90 + 21/56 = 191/360

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