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Add 56/90 and 54/35

1st number: 56/90, 2nd number: 1 19/35

56/90 + 54/35 is 682/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 35 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    56/90 = 56 × 7/90 × 7 = 392/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    54/35 = 54 × 18/35 × 18 = 972/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/630 + 972/630 = 392 + 972/630 = 1364/630
  5. 1364/630 simplified gives 682/315
  6. So, 56/90 + 54/35 = 682/315
    In mixed form: 252/315

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