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Add 48/56 and 14/90

48/56 + 14/90 is 319/315.

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,
    48/56 = 48 × 45/56 × 45 = 2160/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
    14/90 = 14 × 28/90 × 28 = 392/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/2520 + 392/2520 = 2160 + 392/2520 = 2552/2520
  5. 2552/2520 simplified gives 319/315
  6. So, 48/56 + 14/90 = 319/315
    In mixed form: 14/315

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