Add 2/56 and 49/90
2/56 + 49/90 is 731/1260.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
2/56 = 2 × 45/56 × 45 = 90/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
49/90 = 49 × 28/90 × 28 = 1372/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
90/2520 + 1372/2520 = 90 + 1372/2520 = 1462/2520 - 1462/2520 simplified gives 731/1260
- So, 2/56 + 49/90 = 731/1260
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