Add 56/90 and 18/20
56/90 + 18/20 is 137/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 20 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 20 × 9 = 180,
18/20 = 18 × 9/20 × 9 = 162/180 - Add the two like fractions:
112/180 + 162/180 = 112 + 162/180 = 274/180 - 274/180 simplified gives 137/90
- So, 56/90 + 18/20 = 137/90
In mixed form: 147/90
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