Add 63/56 and 8/90
1st number: 1 7/56, 2nd number: 8/90
63/56 + 8/90 is 437/360.
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,
63/56 = 63 × 45/56 × 45 = 2835/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
8/90 = 8 × 28/90 × 28 = 224/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
2835/2520 + 224/2520 = 2835 + 224/2520 = 3059/2520 - 3059/2520 simplified gives 437/360
- So, 63/56 + 8/90 = 437/360
In mixed form: 177/360
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