Add 56/96 and 50/90
56/96 + 50/90 is 41/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 90 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
56/96 = 56 × 15/96 × 15 = 840/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
50/90 = 50 × 16/90 × 16 = 800/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
840/1440 + 800/1440 = 840 + 800/1440 = 1640/1440 - 1640/1440 simplified gives 41/36
- So, 56/96 + 50/90 = 41/36
In mixed form: 15/36
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