Add 60/56 and 40/90
1st number: 1 4/56, 2nd number: 40/90
60/56 + 40/90 is 191/126.
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,
60/56 = 60 × 45/56 × 45 = 2700/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
40/90 = 40 × 28/90 × 28 = 1120/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/2520 + 1120/2520 = 2700 + 1120/2520 = 3820/2520 - 3820/2520 simplified gives 191/126
- So, 60/56 + 40/90 = 191/126
In mixed form: 165/126
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