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Add 40/7 and 56/90

1st number: 5 5/7, 2nd number: 56/90

40/7 + 56/90 is 1996/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
    40/7 = 40 × 90/7 × 90 = 3600/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    56/90 = 56 × 7/90 × 7 = 392/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3600/630 + 392/630 = 3600 + 392/630 = 3992/630
  5. 3992/630 simplified gives 1996/315
  6. So, 40/7 + 56/90 = 1996/315
    In mixed form: 6106/315

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