Add 6/56 and 2/90
6/56 + 2/90 is 163/1260.
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,
2/90 = 2 × 28/90 × 28 = 56/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
270/2520 + 56/2520 = 270 + 56/2520 = 326/2520 - 326/2520 simplified gives 163/1260
- So, 6/56 + 2/90 = 163/1260
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