Add 56/7 and 40/90
1st number: 8 0/7, 2nd number: 40/90
56/7 + 40/90 is 76/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
56/7 = 56 × 90/7 × 90 = 5040/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
40/90 = 40 × 7/90 × 7 = 280/630 - Add the two like fractions:
5040/630 + 280/630 = 5040 + 280/630 = 5320/630 - 5320/630 simplified gives 76/9
- So, 56/7 + 40/90 = 76/9
In mixed form: 84/9
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