Add 56/8 and 1/90
1st number: 7 0/8, 2nd number: 1/90
56/8 + 1/90 is 631/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
56/8 = 56 × 45/8 × 45 = 2520/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
1/90 = 1 × 4/90 × 4 = 4/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/360 + 4/360 = 2520 + 4/360 = 2524/360 - 2524/360 simplified gives 631/90
- So, 56/8 + 1/90 = 631/90
In mixed form: 71/90
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