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Add 96/90 and 70/56

1st number: 1 6/90, 2nd number: 1 14/56

96/90 + 70/56 is 139/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 56 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
    96/90 = 96 × 28/90 × 28 = 2688/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    70/56 = 70 × 45/56 × 45 = 3150/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2688/2520 + 3150/2520 = 2688 + 3150/2520 = 5838/2520
  5. 5838/2520 simplified gives 139/60
  6. So, 96/90 + 70/56 = 139/60
    In mixed form: 219/60

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