Add 20/56 and 63/90
20/56 + 63/90 is 37/35.
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,
20/56 = 20 × 45/56 × 45 = 900/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
63/90 = 63 × 28/90 × 28 = 1764/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
900/2520 + 1764/2520 = 900 + 1764/2520 = 2664/2520 - 2664/2520 simplified gives 37/35
- So, 20/56 + 63/90 = 37/35
In mixed form: 12/35
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