Add 56/90 and 10/4
1st number: 56/90, 2nd number: 2 2/4
56/90 + 10/4 is 281/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
56/90 = 56 × 2/90 × 2 = 112/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
10/4 = 10 × 45/4 × 45 = 450/180 - Add the two like fractions:
112/180 + 450/180 = 112 + 450/180 = 562/180 - 562/180 simplified gives 281/90
- So, 56/90 + 10/4 = 281/90
In mixed form: 311/90
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