Add 56/7 and 42/90
1st number: 8 0/7, 2nd number: 42/90
56/7 + 42/90 is 127/15.
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,
42/90 = 42 × 7/90 × 7 = 294/630 - Add the two like fractions:
5040/630 + 294/630 = 5040 + 294/630 = 5334/630 - 5334/630 simplified gives 127/15
- So, 56/7 + 42/90 = 127/15
In mixed form: 87/15
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