Add 48/56 and 35/90
48/56 + 35/90 is 157/126.
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,
48/56 = 48 × 45/56 × 45 = 2160/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
35/90 = 35 × 28/90 × 28 = 980/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/2520 + 980/2520 = 2160 + 980/2520 = 3140/2520 - 3140/2520 simplified gives 157/126
- So, 48/56 + 35/90 = 157/126
In mixed form: 131/126
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