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Add 56/3 and 24/90

1st number: 18 2/3, 2nd number: 24/90

56/3 + 24/90 is 284/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
    56/3 = 56 × 30/3 × 30 = 1680/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    24/90 = 24 × 1/90 × 1 = 24/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1680/90 + 24/90 = 1680 + 24/90 = 1704/90
  5. 1704/90 simplified gives 284/15
  6. So, 56/3 + 24/90 = 284/15
    In mixed form: 1814/15

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