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Add 56/90 and 27/42

56/90 + 27/42 is 797/630.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 42 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    56/90 = 56 × 7/90 × 7 = 392/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
    27/42 = 27 × 15/42 × 15 = 405/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/630 + 405/630 = 392 + 405/630 = 797/630
  5. So, 56/90 + 27/42 = 797/630
    In mixed form: 1167/630

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