Add 4/56 and 20/90
4/56 + 20/90 is 37/126.
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,
4/56 = 4 × 45/56 × 45 = 180/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
20/90 = 20 × 28/90 × 28 = 560/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
180/2520 + 560/2520 = 180 + 560/2520 = 740/2520 - 740/2520 simplified gives 37/126
- So, 4/56 + 20/90 = 37/126
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