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Add 3/56 and 32/90

3/56 + 32/90 is 1031/2520.

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,
    3/56 = 3 × 45/56 × 45 = 135/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
    32/90 = 32 × 28/90 × 28 = 896/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/2520 + 896/2520 = 135 + 896/2520 = 1031/2520
  5. So, 3/56 + 32/90 = 1031/2520

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