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Add 5/56 and 90/16

1st number: 5/56, 2nd number: 5 10/16

5/56 + 90/16 is 40/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
    5/56 = 5 × 2/56 × 2 = 10/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    90/16 = 90 × 7/16 × 7 = 630/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/112 + 630/112 = 10 + 630/112 = 640/112
  5. 640/112 simplified gives 40/7
  6. So, 5/56 + 90/16 = 40/7
    In mixed form: 55/7

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