Add 56/90 and 80/20
1st number: 56/90, 2nd number: 4 0/20
56/90 + 80/20 is 208/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
56/90 = 56 × 2/90 × 2 = 112/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
80/20 = 80 × 9/20 × 9 = 720/180 - Add the two like fractions:
112/180 + 720/180 = 112 + 720/180 = 832/180 - 832/180 simplified gives 208/45
- So, 56/90 + 80/20 = 208/45
In mixed form: 428/45
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