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Add 25/90 and 36/56

25/90 + 36/56 is 58/63.

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,
    25/90 = 25 × 28/90 × 28 = 700/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    36/56 = 36 × 45/56 × 45 = 1620/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/2520 + 1620/2520 = 700 + 1620/2520 = 2320/2520
  5. 2320/2520 simplified gives 58/63
  6. So, 25/90 + 36/56 = 58/63

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