Add 36/56 and 49/90
36/56 + 49/90 is 374/315.
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,
49/90 = 49 × 28/90 × 28 = 1372/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/2520 + 1372/2520 = 1620 + 1372/2520 = 2992/2520 - 2992/2520 simplified gives 374/315
- So, 36/56 + 49/90 = 374/315
In mixed form: 159/315
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