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Add 56/90 and 98/20

1st number: 56/90, 2nd number: 4 18/20

56/90 + 98/20 is 497/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 20 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    56/90 = 56 × 2/90 × 2 = 112/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    98/20 = 98 × 9/20 × 9 = 882/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/180 + 882/180 = 112 + 882/180 = 994/180
  5. 994/180 simplified gives 497/90
  6. So, 56/90 + 98/20 = 497/90
    In mixed form: 547/90

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