Add 56/90 and 54/98
56/90 + 54/98 is 2587/2205.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 98 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
56/90 = 56 × 49/90 × 49 = 2744/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
54/98 = 54 × 45/98 × 45 = 2430/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
2744/4410 + 2430/4410 = 2744 + 2430/4410 = 5174/4410 - 5174/4410 simplified gives 2587/2205
- So, 56/90 + 54/98 = 2587/2205
In mixed form: 1382/2205
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