Add 2/56 and 81/90
2/56 + 81/90 is 131/140.
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,
81/90 = 81 × 28/90 × 28 = 2268/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
90/2520 + 2268/2520 = 90 + 2268/2520 = 2358/2520 - 2358/2520 simplified gives 131/140
- So, 2/56 + 81/90 = 131/140
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