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Add 90/56 and 10/16

1st number: 1 34/56, 2nd number: 10/16

90/56 + 10/16 is 125/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
    90/56 = 90 × 2/56 × 2 = 180/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    10/16 = 10 × 7/16 × 7 = 70/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/112 + 70/112 = 180 + 70/112 = 250/112
  5. 250/112 simplified gives 125/56
  6. So, 90/56 + 10/16 = 125/56
    In mixed form: 213/56

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