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Add 90/45 and 40/56

1st number: 2 0/45, 2nd number: 40/56

90/45 + 40/56 is 19/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 56 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
    90/45 = 90 × 56/45 × 56 = 5040/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    40/56 = 40 × 45/56 × 45 = 1800/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5040/2520 + 1800/2520 = 5040 + 1800/2520 = 6840/2520
  5. 6840/2520 simplified gives 19/7
  6. So, 90/45 + 40/56 = 19/7
    In mixed form: 25/7

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