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Add 84/25 and 90/56

1st number: 3 9/25, 2nd number: 1 34/56

84/25 + 90/56 is 3477/700.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
    84/25 = 84 × 56/25 × 56 = 4704/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    90/56 = 90 × 25/56 × 25 = 2250/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4704/1400 + 2250/1400 = 4704 + 2250/1400 = 6954/1400
  5. 6954/1400 simplified gives 3477/700
  6. So, 84/25 + 90/56 = 3477/700
    In mixed form: 4677/700

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