Add 56/36 and 49/90
1st number: 1 20/36, 2nd number: 49/90
56/36 + 49/90 is 21/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
56/36 = 56 × 5/36 × 5 = 280/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
49/90 = 49 × 2/90 × 2 = 98/180 - Add the two like fractions:
280/180 + 98/180 = 280 + 98/180 = 378/180 - 378/180 simplified gives 21/10
- So, 56/36 + 49/90 = 21/10
In mixed form: 21/10
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