Add 36/56 and 3/90
36/56 + 3/90 is 71/105.
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,
3/90 = 3 × 28/90 × 28 = 84/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/2520 + 84/2520 = 1620 + 84/2520 = 1704/2520 - 1704/2520 simplified gives 71/105
- So, 36/56 + 3/90 = 71/105
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