Add 5/90 and 14/56
5/90 + 14/56 is 11/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
5/90 = 5 × 28/90 × 28 = 140/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
14/56 = 14 × 45/56 × 45 = 630/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
140/2520 + 630/2520 = 140 + 630/2520 = 770/2520 - 770/2520 simplified gives 11/36
- So, 5/90 + 14/56 = 11/36
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