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Add 90/80 and 25/28

1st number: 1 10/80, 2nd number: 25/28

90/80 + 25/28 is 113/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 28 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    90/80 = 90 × 7/80 × 7 = 630/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
    25/28 = 25 × 20/28 × 20 = 500/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/560 + 500/560 = 630 + 500/560 = 1130/560
  5. 1130/560 simplified gives 113/56
  6. So, 90/80 + 25/28 = 113/56
    In mixed form: 21/56

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