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Add 90/21 and 56/90

1st number: 4 6/21, 2nd number: 56/90

90/21 + 56/90 is 1546/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 30 = 630,
    90/21 = 90 × 30/21 × 30 = 2700/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    56/90 = 56 × 7/90 × 7 = 392/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2700/630 + 392/630 = 2700 + 392/630 = 3092/630
  5. 3092/630 simplified gives 1546/315
  6. So, 90/21 + 56/90 = 1546/315
    In mixed form: 4286/315

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