Add 56/90 and 8/16
56/90 + 8/16 is 101/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 16 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 16 × 45 = 720,
8/16 = 8 × 45/16 × 45 = 360/720 - Add the two like fractions:
448/720 + 360/720 = 448 + 360/720 = 808/720 - 808/720 simplified gives 101/90
- So, 56/90 + 8/16 = 101/90
In mixed form: 111/90
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