Add 56/20 and 15/90
1st number: 2 16/20, 2nd number: 15/90
56/20 + 15/90 is 89/30.
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,
15/90 = 15 × 2/90 × 2 = 30/180 - Add the two like fractions:
504/180 + 30/180 = 504 + 30/180 = 534/180 - 534/180 simplified gives 89/30
- So, 56/20 + 15/90 = 89/30
In mixed form: 229/30
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