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Add 56/90 and 30/64

56/90 + 30/64 is 1571/1440.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 64 is 2880

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 32 = 2880,
    56/90 = 56 × 32/90 × 32 = 1792/2880
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
    30/64 = 30 × 45/64 × 45 = 1350/2880
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1792/2880 + 1350/2880 = 1792 + 1350/2880 = 3142/2880
  5. 3142/2880 simplified gives 1571/1440
  6. So, 56/90 + 30/64 = 1571/1440
    In mixed form: 1131/1440

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