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Add 56/90 and 14/8

1st number: 56/90, 2nd number: 1 6/8

56/90 + 14/8 is 427/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 8 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    56/90 = 56 × 4/90 × 4 = 224/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    14/8 = 14 × 45/8 × 45 = 630/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/360 + 630/360 = 224 + 630/360 = 854/360
  5. 854/360 simplified gives 427/180
  6. So, 56/90 + 14/8 = 427/180
    In mixed form: 267/180

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