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Add 56/21 and 4/90

1st number: 2 14/21, 2nd number: 4/90

56/21 + 4/90 is 122/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 30 = 630,
    56/21 = 56 × 30/21 × 30 = 1680/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    4/90 = 4 × 7/90 × 7 = 28/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1680/630 + 28/630 = 1680 + 28/630 = 1708/630
  5. 1708/630 simplified gives 122/45
  6. So, 56/21 + 4/90 = 122/45
    In mixed form: 232/45

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