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Add 8/90 and 56/10

1st number: 8/90, 2nd number: 5 6/10

8/90 + 56/10 is 256/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    8/90 = 8 × 1/90 × 1 = 8/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    56/10 = 56 × 9/10 × 9 = 504/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/90 + 504/90 = 8 + 504/90 = 512/90
  5. 512/90 simplified gives 256/45
  6. So, 8/90 + 56/10 = 256/45
    In mixed form: 531/45

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