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Add 27/3 and 90/56

1st number: 9 0/3, 2nd number: 1 34/56

27/3 + 90/56 is 297/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
    27/3 = 27 × 56/3 × 56 = 1512/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    90/56 = 90 × 3/56 × 3 = 270/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/168 + 270/168 = 1512 + 270/168 = 1782/168
  5. 1782/168 simplified gives 297/28
  6. So, 27/3 + 90/56 = 297/28
    In mixed form: 1017/28

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