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Add 7/90 and 63/56

1st number: 7/90, 2nd number: 1 7/56

7/90 + 63/56 is 433/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 56 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
    7/90 = 7 × 28/90 × 28 = 196/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    63/56 = 63 × 45/56 × 45 = 2835/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/2520 + 2835/2520 = 196 + 2835/2520 = 3031/2520
  5. 3031/2520 simplified gives 433/360
  6. So, 7/90 + 63/56 = 433/360
    In mixed form: 173/360

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