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Add 56/25 and 90/36

1st number: 2 6/25, 2nd number: 2 18/36

56/25 + 90/36 is 237/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    56/25 = 56 × 36/25 × 36 = 2016/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    90/36 = 90 × 25/36 × 25 = 2250/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2016/900 + 2250/900 = 2016 + 2250/900 = 4266/900
  5. 4266/900 simplified gives 237/50
  6. So, 56/25 + 90/36 = 237/50
    In mixed form: 437/50

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