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Add 56/90 and 30/36

56/90 + 30/36 is 131/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    56/90 = 56 × 2/90 × 2 = 112/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    30/36 = 30 × 5/36 × 5 = 150/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/180 + 150/180 = 112 + 150/180 = 262/180
  5. 262/180 simplified gives 131/90
  6. So, 56/90 + 30/36 = 131/90
    In mixed form: 141/90

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