Add 56/16 and 8/90
1st number: 3 8/16, 2nd number: 8/90
56/16 + 8/90 is 323/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
56/16 = 56 × 45/16 × 45 = 2520/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
8/90 = 8 × 8/90 × 8 = 64/720 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/720 + 64/720 = 2520 + 64/720 = 2584/720 - 2584/720 simplified gives 323/90
- So, 56/16 + 8/90 = 323/90
In mixed form: 353/90
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