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Add 56/14 and 12/90

1st number: 4 0/14, 2nd number: 12/90

56/14 + 12/90 is 62/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    56/14 = 56 × 45/14 × 45 = 2520/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    12/90 = 12 × 7/90 × 7 = 84/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/630 + 84/630 = 2520 + 84/630 = 2604/630
  5. 2604/630 simplified gives 62/15
  6. So, 56/14 + 12/90 = 62/15
    In mixed form: 42/15

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