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Add 30/14 and 56/90

1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 56/90

30/14 + 56/90 is 871/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    30/14 = 30 × 45/14 × 45 = 1350/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    56/90 = 56 × 7/90 × 7 = 392/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/630 + 392/630 = 1350 + 392/630 = 1742/630
  5. 1742/630 simplified gives 871/315
  6. So, 30/14 + 56/90 = 871/315
    In mixed form: 2241/315

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