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Add 5/56 and 90/12

1st number: 5/56, 2nd number: 7 6/12

5/56 + 90/12 is 425/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 12 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    5/56 = 5 × 3/56 × 3 = 15/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
    90/12 = 90 × 14/12 × 14 = 1260/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/168 + 1260/168 = 15 + 1260/168 = 1275/168
  5. 1275/168 simplified gives 425/56
  6. So, 5/56 + 90/12 = 425/56
    In mixed form: 733/56

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