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Add 27/90 and 10/56

27/90 + 10/56 is 67/140.

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,
    27/90 = 27 × 28/90 × 28 = 756/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    10/56 = 10 × 45/56 × 45 = 450/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/2520 + 450/2520 = 756 + 450/2520 = 1206/2520
  5. 1206/2520 simplified gives 67/140
  6. So, 27/90 + 10/56 = 67/140

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