Add 56/45 and 15/90
1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 15/90
56/45 + 15/90 is 127/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
56/45 = 56 × 2/45 × 2 = 112/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
15/90 = 15 × 1/90 × 1 = 15/90 - Add the two like fractions:
112/90 + 15/90 = 112 + 15/90 = 127/90 - So, 56/45 + 15/90 = 127/90
In mixed form: 137/90
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