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Add 56/18 and 3/90

1st number: 3 2/18, 2nd number: 3/90

56/18 + 3/90 is 283/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    56/18 = 56 × 5/18 × 5 = 280/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    3/90 = 3 × 1/90 × 1 = 3/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/90 + 3/90 = 280 + 3/90 = 283/90
  5. So, 56/18 + 3/90 = 283/90
    In mixed form: 313/90

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