Add 12/56 and 6/90
12/56 + 6/90 is 59/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 90 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
12/56 = 12 × 45/56 × 45 = 540/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
6/90 = 6 × 28/90 × 28 = 168/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
540/2520 + 168/2520 = 540 + 168/2520 = 708/2520 - 708/2520 simplified gives 59/210
- So, 12/56 + 6/90 = 59/210
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