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Add 49/90 and 35/56

49/90 + 35/56 is 421/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 56 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
    49/90 = 49 × 28/90 × 28 = 1372/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    35/56 = 35 × 45/56 × 45 = 1575/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1372/2520 + 1575/2520 = 1372 + 1575/2520 = 2947/2520
  5. 2947/2520 simplified gives 421/360
  6. So, 49/90 + 35/56 = 421/360
    In mixed form: 161/360

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