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Add 90/16 and 20/56

1st number: 5 10/16, 2nd number: 20/56

90/16 + 20/56 is 335/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 56 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    90/16 = 90 × 7/16 × 7 = 630/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
    20/56 = 20 × 2/56 × 2 = 40/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/112 + 40/112 = 630 + 40/112 = 670/112
  5. 670/112 simplified gives 335/56
  6. So, 90/16 + 20/56 = 335/56
    In mixed form: 555/56

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