Add 56/90 and 16/40
56/90 + 16/40 is 46/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 40 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 40 × 9 = 360,
16/40 = 16 × 9/40 × 9 = 144/360 - Add the two like fractions:
224/360 + 144/360 = 224 + 144/360 = 368/360 - 368/360 simplified gives 46/45
- So, 56/90 + 16/40 = 46/45
In mixed form: 11/45
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