Add 20/14 and 56/90
1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 56/90
20/14 + 56/90 is 646/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
20/14 = 20 × 45/14 × 45 = 900/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
56/90 = 56 × 7/90 × 7 = 392/630 - Add the two like fractions:
900/630 + 392/630 = 900 + 392/630 = 1292/630 - 1292/630 simplified gives 646/315
- So, 20/14 + 56/90 = 646/315
In mixed form: 216/315
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