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Add 56/90 and 60/50

1st number: 56/90, 2nd number: 1 10/50

56/90 + 60/50 is 82/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 50 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 50 × 9 = 450,
    60/50 = 60 × 9/50 × 9 = 540/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/450 + 540/450 = 280 + 540/450 = 820/450
  5. 820/450 simplified gives 82/45
  6. So, 56/90 + 60/50 = 82/45
    In mixed form: 137/45

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