Add 6/56 and 18/90
6/56 + 18/90 is 43/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 90 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
6/56 = 6 × 45/56 × 45 = 270/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
18/90 = 18 × 28/90 × 28 = 504/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
270/2520 + 504/2520 = 270 + 504/2520 = 774/2520 - 774/2520 simplified gives 43/140
- So, 6/56 + 18/90 = 43/140
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