Add 56/90 and 42/80
56/90 + 42/80 is 413/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
56/90 = 56 × 8/90 × 8 = 448/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
42/80 = 42 × 9/80 × 9 = 378/720 - Add the two like fractions:
448/720 + 378/720 = 448 + 378/720 = 826/720 - 826/720 simplified gives 413/360
- So, 56/90 + 42/80 = 413/360
In mixed form: 153/360
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