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Add 6/90 and 63/56

1st number: 6/90, 2nd number: 1 7/56

6/90 + 63/56 is 143/120.

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,
    63/56 = 63 × 45/56 × 45 = 2835/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/2520 + 2835/2520 = 168 + 2835/2520 = 3003/2520
  5. 3003/2520 simplified gives 143/120
  6. So, 6/90 + 63/56 = 143/120
    In mixed form: 123/120

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