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Add 90/56 and 16/75

1st number: 1 34/56, 2nd number: 16/75

90/56 + 16/75 is 3823/2100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
    90/56 = 90 × 75/56 × 75 = 6750/4200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
    16/75 = 16 × 56/75 × 56 = 896/4200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6750/4200 + 896/4200 = 6750 + 896/4200 = 7646/4200
  5. 7646/4200 simplified gives 3823/2100
  6. So, 90/56 + 16/75 = 3823/2100
    In mixed form: 11723/2100

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