Add 56/90 and 28/50
56/90 + 28/50 is 266/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 50 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 50 × 9 = 450,
28/50 = 28 × 9/50 × 9 = 252/450 - Add the two like fractions:
280/450 + 252/450 = 280 + 252/450 = 532/450 - 532/450 simplified gives 266/225
- So, 56/90 + 28/50 = 266/225
In mixed form: 141/225
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 56/90+56/50 56/90+84/50