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Add 90/54 and 56/49

1st number: 1 36/54, 2nd number: 1 7/49

90/54 + 56/49 is 59/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 49 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    90/54 = 90 × 49/54 × 49 = 4410/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
    56/49 = 56 × 54/49 × 54 = 3024/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4410/2646 + 3024/2646 = 4410 + 3024/2646 = 7434/2646
  5. 7434/2646 simplified gives 59/21
  6. So, 90/54 + 56/49 = 59/21
    In mixed form: 217/21

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