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Add 3/56 and 90/35

1st number: 3/56, 2nd number: 2 20/35

3/56 + 90/35 is 21/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 35 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    3/56 = 3 × 5/56 × 5 = 15/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    90/35 = 90 × 8/35 × 8 = 720/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/280 + 720/280 = 15 + 720/280 = 735/280
  5. 735/280 simplified gives 21/8
  6. So, 3/56 + 90/35 = 21/8
    In mixed form: 25/8

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