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Add 90/56 and 50/63

1st number: 1 34/56, 2nd number: 50/63

90/56 + 50/63 is 605/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 63 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    90/56 = 90 × 9/56 × 9 = 810/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    50/63 = 50 × 8/63 × 8 = 400/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/504 + 400/504 = 810 + 400/504 = 1210/504
  5. 1210/504 simplified gives 605/252
  6. So, 90/56 + 50/63 = 605/252
    In mixed form: 2101/252

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