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Add 21/56 and 10/90

21/56 + 10/90 is 35/72.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    21/56 = 21 × 45/56 × 45 = 945/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
    10/90 = 10 × 28/90 × 28 = 280/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/2520 + 280/2520 = 945 + 280/2520 = 1225/2520
  5. 1225/2520 simplified gives 35/72
  6. So, 21/56 + 10/90 = 35/72

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