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Add 56/90 and 9/5

1st number: 56/90, 2nd number: 1 4/5

56/90 + 9/5 is 109/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 5 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    56/90 = 56 × 1/90 × 1 = 56/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    9/5 = 9 × 18/5 × 18 = 162/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/90 + 162/90 = 56 + 162/90 = 218/90
  5. 218/90 simplified gives 109/45
  6. So, 56/90 + 9/5 = 109/45
    In mixed form: 219/45

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