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Add 56/90 and 56/24

1st number: 56/90, 2nd number: 2 8/24

56/90 + 56/24 is 133/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 24 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 24 × 15 = 360,
    56/24 = 56 × 15/24 × 15 = 840/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/360 + 840/360 = 224 + 840/360 = 1064/360
  5. 1064/360 simplified gives 133/45
  6. So, 56/90 + 56/24 = 133/45
    In mixed form: 243/45

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