Add 36/56 and 24/90
36/56 + 24/90 is 191/210.
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,
36/56 = 36 × 45/56 × 45 = 1620/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
24/90 = 24 × 28/90 × 28 = 672/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/2520 + 672/2520 = 1620 + 672/2520 = 2292/2520 - 2292/2520 simplified gives 191/210
- So, 36/56 + 24/90 = 191/210
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