Add 56/72 and 75/90
56/72 + 75/90 is 29/18.
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,
75/90 = 75 × 4/90 × 4 = 300/360 - Add the two like fractions:
280/360 + 300/360 = 280 + 300/360 = 580/360 - 580/360 simplified gives 29/18
- So, 56/72 + 75/90 = 29/18
In mixed form: 111/18
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