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Add 14/56 and 1/90

14/56 + 1/90 is 47/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    14/56 = 14 × 45/56 × 45 = 630/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
    1/90 = 1 × 28/90 × 28 = 28/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/2520 + 28/2520 = 630 + 28/2520 = 658/2520
  5. 658/2520 simplified gives 47/180
  6. So, 14/56 + 1/90 = 47/180

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