Add 56/90 and 54/50
1st number: 56/90, 2nd number: 1 4/50
56/90 + 54/50 is 383/225.
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,
54/50 = 54 × 9/50 × 9 = 486/450 - Add the two like fractions:
280/450 + 486/450 = 280 + 486/450 = 766/450 - 766/450 simplified gives 383/225
- So, 56/90 + 54/50 = 383/225
In mixed form: 1158/225
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: