Add 6/56 and 5/90
6/56 + 5/90 is 41/252.
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,
5/90 = 5 × 28/90 × 28 = 140/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
270/2520 + 140/2520 = 270 + 140/2520 = 410/2520 - 410/2520 simplified gives 41/252
- So, 6/56 + 5/90 = 41/252
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