Add 56/90 and 90/20
1st number: 56/90, 2nd number: 4 10/20
56/90 + 90/20 is 461/90.
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,
90/20 = 90 × 9/20 × 9 = 810/180 - Add the two like fractions:
112/180 + 810/180 = 112 + 810/180 = 922/180 - 922/180 simplified gives 461/90
- So, 56/90 + 90/20 = 461/90
In mixed form: 511/90
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