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Add 5/56 and 90/6

1st number: 5/56, 2nd number: 15 0/6

5/56 + 90/6 is 845/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 6 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 6 × 28 = 168,
    90/6 = 90 × 28/6 × 28 = 2520/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/168 + 2520/168 = 15 + 2520/168 = 2535/168
  5. 2535/168 simplified gives 845/56
  6. So, 5/56 + 90/6 = 845/56
    In mixed form: 155/56

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