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Add 90/9 and 20/56

1st number: 10 0/9, 2nd number: 20/56

90/9 + 20/56 is 145/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 56 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
    90/9 = 90 × 56/9 × 56 = 5040/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    20/56 = 20 × 9/56 × 9 = 180/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5040/504 + 180/504 = 5040 + 180/504 = 5220/504
  5. 5220/504 simplified gives 145/14
  6. So, 90/9 + 20/56 = 145/14
    In mixed form: 105/14

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