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Add 56/2 and 9/90

1st number: 28 0/2, 2nd number: 9/90

56/2 + 9/90 is 281/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
    56/2 = 56 × 45/2 × 45 = 2520/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    9/90 = 9 × 1/90 × 1 = 9/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/90 + 9/90 = 2520 + 9/90 = 2529/90
  5. 2529/90 simplified gives 281/10
  6. So, 56/2 + 9/90 = 281/10
    In mixed form: 281/10

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