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Add 90/25 and 56/84

1st number: 3 15/25, 2nd number: 56/84

90/25 + 56/84 is 64/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
    90/25 = 90 × 84/25 × 84 = 7560/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    56/84 = 56 × 25/84 × 25 = 1400/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7560/2100 + 1400/2100 = 7560 + 1400/2100 = 8960/2100
  5. 8960/2100 simplified gives 64/15
  6. So, 90/25 + 56/84 = 64/15
    In mixed form: 44/15

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