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Add 8/70 and 56/90

8/70 + 56/90 is 232/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    8/70 = 8 × 9/70 × 9 = 72/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    56/90 = 56 × 7/90 × 7 = 392/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/630 + 392/630 = 72 + 392/630 = 464/630
  5. 464/630 simplified gives 232/315
  6. So, 8/70 + 56/90 = 232/315

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