Add 5/56 and 54/90
5/56 + 54/90 is 193/280.
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,
5/56 = 5 × 45/56 × 45 = 225/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
54/90 = 54 × 28/90 × 28 = 1512/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
225/2520 + 1512/2520 = 225 + 1512/2520 = 1737/2520 - 1737/2520 simplified gives 193/280
- So, 5/56 + 54/90 = 193/280
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