Add 56/25 and 36/90
1st number: 2 6/25, 2nd number: 36/90
56/25 + 36/90 is 66/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
56/25 = 56 × 18/25 × 18 = 1008/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
36/90 = 36 × 5/90 × 5 = 180/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/450 + 180/450 = 1008 + 180/450 = 1188/450 - 1188/450 simplified gives 66/25
- So, 56/25 + 36/90 = 66/25
In mixed form: 216/25
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