Add 56/40 and 6/90
1st number: 1 16/40, 2nd number: 6/90
56/40 + 6/90 is 22/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
56/40 = 56 × 9/40 × 9 = 504/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
6/90 = 6 × 4/90 × 4 = 24/360 - Add the two like fractions:
504/360 + 24/360 = 504 + 24/360 = 528/360 - 528/360 simplified gives 22/15
- So, 56/40 + 6/90 = 22/15
In mixed form: 17/15
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