Add 56/64 and 25/90
56/64 + 25/90 is 83/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 90 is 2880
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
56/64 = 56 × 45/64 × 45 = 2520/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 32 = 2880,
25/90 = 25 × 32/90 × 32 = 800/2880 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/2880 + 800/2880 = 2520 + 800/2880 = 3320/2880 - 3320/2880 simplified gives 83/72
- So, 56/64 + 25/90 = 83/72
In mixed form: 111/72
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