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Add 90/35 and 4/56

1st number: 2 20/35, 2nd number: 4/56

90/35 + 4/56 is 37/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    90/35 = 90 × 8/35 × 8 = 720/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    4/56 = 4 × 5/56 × 5 = 20/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/280 + 20/280 = 720 + 20/280 = 740/280
  5. 740/280 simplified gives 37/14
  6. So, 90/35 + 4/56 = 37/14
    In mixed form: 29/14

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