Add 56/90 and 16/24
56/90 + 16/24 is 58/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 24 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
56/90 = 56 × 4/90 × 4 = 224/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
16/24 = 16 × 15/24 × 15 = 240/360 - Add the two like fractions:
224/360 + 240/360 = 224 + 240/360 = 464/360 - 464/360 simplified gives 58/45
- So, 56/90 + 16/24 = 58/45
In mixed form: 113/45
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