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Add 56/90 and 35/25

1st number: 56/90, 2nd number: 1 10/25

56/90 + 35/25 is 91/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 25 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    56/90 = 56 × 5/90 × 5 = 280/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    35/25 = 35 × 18/25 × 18 = 630/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/450 + 630/450 = 280 + 630/450 = 910/450
  5. 910/450 simplified gives 91/45
  6. So, 56/90 + 35/25 = 91/45
    In mixed form: 21/45

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