Add 56/48 and 2/90
1st number: 1 8/48, 2nd number: 2/90
56/48 + 2/90 is 107/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
56/48 = 56 × 15/48 × 15 = 840/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
2/90 = 2 × 8/90 × 8 = 16/720 - Add the two like fractions:
840/720 + 16/720 = 840 + 16/720 = 856/720 - 856/720 simplified gives 107/90
- So, 56/48 + 2/90 = 107/90
In mixed form: 117/90
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