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Add 20/90 and 48/56

20/90 + 48/56 is 68/63.

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,
    20/90 = 20 × 28/90 × 28 = 560/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    48/56 = 48 × 45/56 × 45 = 2160/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/2520 + 2160/2520 = 560 + 2160/2520 = 2720/2520
  5. 2720/2520 simplified gives 68/63
  6. So, 20/90 + 48/56 = 68/63
    In mixed form: 15/63

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