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Add 90/56 and 4/24

1st number: 1 34/56, 2nd number: 4/24

90/56 + 4/24 is 149/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    90/56 = 90 × 3/56 × 3 = 270/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    4/24 = 4 × 7/24 × 7 = 28/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/168 + 28/168 = 270 + 28/168 = 298/168
  5. 298/168 simplified gives 149/84
  6. So, 90/56 + 4/24 = 149/84
    In mixed form: 165/84

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