Add 15/90 and 10/56
15/90 + 10/56 is 29/84.
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,
15/90 = 15 × 28/90 × 28 = 420/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
10/56 = 10 × 45/56 × 45 = 450/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
420/2520 + 450/2520 = 420 + 450/2520 = 870/2520 - 870/2520 simplified gives 29/84
- So, 15/90 + 10/56 = 29/84
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