Add 56/90 and 72/75
56/90 + 72/75 is 356/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 75 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 75 × 6 = 450,
72/75 = 72 × 6/75 × 6 = 432/450 - Add the two like fractions:
280/450 + 432/450 = 280 + 432/450 = 712/450 - 712/450 simplified gives 356/225
- So, 56/90 + 72/75 = 356/225
In mixed form: 1131/225
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