Add 14/16 and 56/90
14/16 + 56/90 is 539/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
14/16 = 14 × 45/16 × 45 = 630/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
56/90 = 56 × 8/90 × 8 = 448/720 - Add the two like fractions:
630/720 + 448/720 = 630 + 448/720 = 1078/720 - 1078/720 simplified gives 539/360
- So, 14/16 + 56/90 = 539/360
In mixed form: 1179/360
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