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Add 3/4 and 56/90

3/4 + 56/90 is 247/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 90 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    3/4 = 3 × 45/4 × 45 = 135/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    56/90 = 56 × 2/90 × 2 = 112/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/180 + 112/180 = 135 + 112/180 = 247/180
  5. So, 3/4 + 56/90 = 247/180
    In mixed form: 167/180

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