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Add 56/49 and 8/90

1st number: 1 7/49, 2nd number: 8/90

56/49 + 8/90 is 388/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 90 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
    56/49 = 56 × 90/49 × 90 = 5040/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    8/90 = 8 × 49/90 × 49 = 392/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5040/4410 + 392/4410 = 5040 + 392/4410 = 5432/4410
  5. 5432/4410 simplified gives 388/315
  6. So, 56/49 + 8/90 = 388/315
    In mixed form: 173/315

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