Add 56/90 and 40/96
56/90 + 40/96 is 187/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 96 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
56/90 = 56 × 16/90 × 16 = 896/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
40/96 = 40 × 15/96 × 15 = 600/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
896/1440 + 600/1440 = 896 + 600/1440 = 1496/1440 - 1496/1440 simplified gives 187/180
- So, 56/90 + 40/96 = 187/180
In mixed form: 17/180
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