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Add 56/96 and 75/90

56/96 + 75/90 is 17/12.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    56/96 = 56 × 15/96 × 15 = 840/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    75/90 = 75 × 16/90 × 16 = 1200/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/1440 + 1200/1440 = 840 + 1200/1440 = 2040/1440
  5. 2040/1440 simplified gives 17/12
  6. So, 56/96 + 75/90 = 17/12
    In mixed form: 15/12

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