Add 56/8 and 4/90
1st number: 7 0/8, 2nd number: 4/90
56/8 + 4/90 is 317/45.
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,
4/90 = 4 × 4/90 × 4 = 16/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/360 + 16/360 = 2520 + 16/360 = 2536/360 - 2536/360 simplified gives 317/45
- So, 56/8 + 4/90 = 317/45
In mixed form: 72/45
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