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Add 5/90 and 60/56

1st number: 5/90, 2nd number: 1 4/56

5/90 + 60/56 is 71/63.

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,
    5/90 = 5 × 28/90 × 28 = 140/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    60/56 = 60 × 45/56 × 45 = 2700/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/2520 + 2700/2520 = 140 + 2700/2520 = 2840/2520
  5. 2840/2520 simplified gives 71/63
  6. So, 5/90 + 60/56 = 71/63
    In mixed form: 18/63

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