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Add 5/56 and 36/90

5/56 + 36/90 is 137/280.

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,
    5/56 = 5 × 45/56 × 45 = 225/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
    36/90 = 36 × 28/90 × 28 = 1008/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/2520 + 1008/2520 = 225 + 1008/2520 = 1233/2520
  5. 1233/2520 simplified gives 137/280
  6. So, 5/56 + 36/90 = 137/280

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