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Add 6/90 and 15/56

6/90 + 15/56 is 281/840.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 56 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
    6/90 = 6 × 28/90 × 28 = 168/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    15/56 = 15 × 45/56 × 45 = 675/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/2520 + 675/2520 = 168 + 675/2520 = 843/2520
  5. 843/2520 simplified gives 281/840
  6. So, 6/90 + 15/56 = 281/840

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