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Add 56/28 and 28/90

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

56/28 + 28/90 is 104/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 90 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
    56/28 = 56 × 45/28 × 45 = 2520/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
    28/90 = 28 × 14/90 × 14 = 392/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/1260 + 392/1260 = 2520 + 392/1260 = 2912/1260
  5. 2912/1260 simplified gives 104/45
  6. So, 56/28 + 28/90 = 104/45
    In mixed form: 214/45

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