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Add 90/16 and 3/56

1st number: 5 10/16, 2nd number: 3/56

90/16 + 3/56 is 159/28.

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,
    3/56 = 3 × 2/56 × 2 = 6/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/112 + 6/112 = 630 + 6/112 = 636/112
  5. 636/112 simplified gives 159/28
  6. So, 90/16 + 3/56 = 159/28
    In mixed form: 519/28

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