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Add 98/6 and 56/90

1st number: 16 2/6, 2nd number: 56/90

98/6 + 56/90 is 763/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    98/6 = 98 × 15/6 × 15 = 1470/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    56/90 = 56 × 1/90 × 1 = 56/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/90 + 56/90 = 1470 + 56/90 = 1526/90
  5. 1526/90 simplified gives 763/45
  6. So, 98/6 + 56/90 = 763/45
    In mixed form: 1643/45

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