Add 56/72 and 2/90
56/72 + 2/90 is 4/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
56/72 = 56 × 5/72 × 5 = 280/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
2/90 = 2 × 4/90 × 4 = 8/360 - Add the two like fractions:
280/360 + 8/360 = 280 + 8/360 = 288/360 - 288/360 simplified gives 4/5
- So, 56/72 + 2/90 = 4/5
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