Add 18/90 and 3/56
18/90 + 3/56 is 71/280.
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,
18/90 = 18 × 28/90 × 28 = 504/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
3/56 = 3 × 45/56 × 45 = 135/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
504/2520 + 135/2520 = 504 + 135/2520 = 639/2520 - 639/2520 simplified gives 71/280
- So, 18/90 + 3/56 = 71/280
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