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Add 9/90 and 14/56

9/90 + 14/56 is 7/20.

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,
    9/90 = 9 × 28/90 × 28 = 252/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    14/56 = 14 × 45/56 × 45 = 630/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/2520 + 630/2520 = 252 + 630/2520 = 882/2520
  5. 882/2520 simplified gives 7/20
  6. So, 9/90 + 14/56 = 7/20

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