Add 64/8 and 90/56
1st number: 8 0/8, 2nd number: 1 34/56
64/8 + 90/56 is 269/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
64/8 = 64 × 7/8 × 7 = 448/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
90/56 = 90 × 1/56 × 1 = 90/56 - Add the two like fractions:
448/56 + 90/56 = 448 + 90/56 = 538/56 - 538/56 simplified gives 269/28
- So, 64/8 + 90/56 = 269/28
In mixed form: 917/28
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