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Add 90/56 and 80/42

1st number: 1 34/56, 2nd number: 1 38/42

90/56 + 80/42 is 295/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 42 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 42 × 4 = 168,
    80/42 = 80 × 4/42 × 4 = 320/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/168 + 320/168 = 270 + 320/168 = 590/168
  5. 590/168 simplified gives 295/84
  6. So, 90/56 + 80/42 = 295/84
    In mixed form: 343/84

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