Add 2/90 and 8/56
2/90 + 8/56 is 52/315.
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,
2/90 = 2 × 28/90 × 28 = 56/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
8/56 = 8 × 45/56 × 45 = 360/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
56/2520 + 360/2520 = 56 + 360/2520 = 416/2520 - 416/2520 simplified gives 52/315
- So, 2/90 + 8/56 = 52/315
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