Add 56/30 and 75/90
1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 75/90
56/30 + 75/90 is 27/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
56/30 = 56 × 3/30 × 3 = 168/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
75/90 = 75 × 1/90 × 1 = 75/90 - Add the two like fractions:
168/90 + 75/90 = 168 + 75/90 = 243/90 - 243/90 simplified gives 27/10
- So, 56/30 + 75/90 = 27/10
In mixed form: 27/10
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