Add 56/90 and 12/75
56/90 + 12/75 is 176/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 75 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
56/90 = 56 × 5/90 × 5 = 280/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
12/75 = 12 × 6/75 × 6 = 72/450 - Add the two like fractions:
280/450 + 72/450 = 280 + 72/450 = 352/450 - 352/450 simplified gives 176/225
- So, 56/90 + 12/75 = 176/225
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