Add 56/20 and 12/90
1st number: 2 16/20, 2nd number: 12/90
56/20 + 12/90 is 44/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
56/20 = 56 × 9/20 × 9 = 504/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
12/90 = 12 × 2/90 × 2 = 24/180 - Add the two like fractions:
504/180 + 24/180 = 504 + 24/180 = 528/180 - 528/180 simplified gives 44/15
- So, 56/20 + 12/90 = 44/15
In mixed form: 214/15
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