Add 56/8 and 20/90
1st number: 7 0/8, 2nd number: 20/90
56/8 + 20/90 is 65/9.
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,
20/90 = 20 × 4/90 × 4 = 80/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/360 + 80/360 = 2520 + 80/360 = 2600/360 - 2600/360 simplified gives 65/9
- So, 56/8 + 20/90 = 65/9
In mixed form: 72/9
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