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Add 63/90 and 12/56

63/90 + 12/56 is 32/35.

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,
    63/90 = 63 × 28/90 × 28 = 1764/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    12/56 = 12 × 45/56 × 45 = 540/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1764/2520 + 540/2520 = 1764 + 540/2520 = 2304/2520
  5. 2304/2520 simplified gives 32/35
  6. So, 63/90 + 12/56 = 32/35

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