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Add 90/75 and 10/56

1st number: 1 15/75, 2nd number: 10/56

90/75 + 10/56 is 193/140.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
    90/75 = 90 × 56/75 × 56 = 5040/4200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
    10/56 = 10 × 75/56 × 75 = 750/4200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5040/4200 + 750/4200 = 5040 + 750/4200 = 5790/4200
  5. 5790/4200 simplified gives 193/140
  6. So, 90/75 + 10/56 = 193/140
    In mixed form: 153/140

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