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Add 90/75 and 27/56

1st number: 1 15/75, 2nd number: 27/56

90/75 + 27/56 is 471/280.

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,
    27/56 = 27 × 75/56 × 75 = 2025/4200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5040/4200 + 2025/4200 = 5040 + 2025/4200 = 7065/4200
  5. 7065/4200 simplified gives 471/280
  6. So, 90/75 + 27/56 = 471/280
    In mixed form: 1191/280

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