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Add 56/90 and 40/96

56/90 + 40/96 is 187/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 96 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    56/90 = 56 × 16/90 × 16 = 896/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    40/96 = 40 × 15/96 × 15 = 600/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    896/1440 + 600/1440 = 896 + 600/1440 = 1496/1440
  5. 1496/1440 simplified gives 187/180
  6. So, 56/90 + 40/96 = 187/180
    In mixed form: 17/180

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