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Add 20/56 and 49/90

20/56 + 49/90 is 284/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    20/56 = 20 × 45/56 × 45 = 900/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
    49/90 = 49 × 28/90 × 28 = 1372/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/2520 + 1372/2520 = 900 + 1372/2520 = 2272/2520
  5. 2272/2520 simplified gives 284/315
  6. So, 20/56 + 49/90 = 284/315

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