Add 56/9 and 12/90
1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 12/90
56/9 + 12/90 is 286/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
56/9 = 56 × 10/9 × 10 = 560/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
12/90 = 12 × 1/90 × 1 = 12/90 - Add the two like fractions:
560/90 + 12/90 = 560 + 12/90 = 572/90 - 572/90 simplified gives 286/45
- So, 56/9 + 12/90 = 286/45
In mixed form: 616/45
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