Add 49/56 and 3/90
49/56 + 3/90 is 109/120.
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,
49/56 = 49 × 45/56 × 45 = 2205/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
3/90 = 3 × 28/90 × 28 = 84/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/2520 + 84/2520 = 2205 + 84/2520 = 2289/2520 - 2289/2520 simplified gives 109/120
- So, 49/56 + 3/90 = 109/120
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