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Add 56/48 and 90/56

1st number: 1 8/48, 2nd number: 1 34/56

56/48 + 90/56 is 233/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 56 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    56/48 = 56 × 7/48 × 7 = 392/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
    90/56 = 90 × 6/56 × 6 = 540/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/336 + 540/336 = 392 + 540/336 = 932/336
  5. 932/336 simplified gives 233/84
  6. So, 56/48 + 90/56 = 233/84
    In mixed form: 265/84

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