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Add 6/72 and 56/90

6/72 + 56/90 is 127/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 90 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    56/90 = 56 × 4/90 × 4 = 224/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/360 + 224/360 = 30 + 224/360 = 254/360
  5. 254/360 simplified gives 127/180
  6. So, 6/72 + 56/90 = 127/180

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