Add 3/56 and 5/90
3/56 + 5/90 is 55/504.
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,
3/56 = 3 × 45/56 × 45 = 135/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
5/90 = 5 × 28/90 × 28 = 140/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
135/2520 + 140/2520 = 135 + 140/2520 = 275/2520 - 275/2520 simplified gives 55/504
- So, 3/56 + 5/90 = 55/504
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