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Add 56/10 and 75/90

1st number: 5 6/10, 2nd number: 75/90

56/10 + 75/90 is 193/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    56/10 = 56 × 9/10 × 9 = 504/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    75/90 = 75 × 1/90 × 1 = 75/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/90 + 75/90 = 504 + 75/90 = 579/90
  5. 579/90 simplified gives 193/30
  6. So, 56/10 + 75/90 = 193/30
    In mixed form: 613/30

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