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Add 56/7 and 12/90

1st number: 8 0/7, 2nd number: 12/90

56/7 + 12/90 is 122/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
    56/7 = 56 × 90/7 × 90 = 5040/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    12/90 = 12 × 7/90 × 7 = 84/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5040/630 + 84/630 = 5040 + 84/630 = 5124/630
  5. 5124/630 simplified gives 122/15
  6. So, 56/7 + 12/90 = 122/15
    In mixed form: 82/15

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