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Add 56/90 and 15/30

56/90 + 15/30 is 101/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 30 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    56/90 = 56 × 1/90 × 1 = 56/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    15/30 = 15 × 3/30 × 3 = 45/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/90 + 45/90 = 56 + 45/90 = 101/90
  5. So, 56/90 + 15/30 = 101/90
    In mixed form: 111/90

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