Add 14/8 and 56/90
1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 56/90
14/8 + 56/90 is 427/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
14/8 = 14 × 45/8 × 45 = 630/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
56/90 = 56 × 4/90 × 4 = 224/360 - Add the two like fractions:
630/360 + 224/360 = 630 + 224/360 = 854/360 - 854/360 simplified gives 427/180
- So, 14/8 + 56/90 = 427/180
In mixed form: 267/180
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