Add 70/56 and 60/90
1st number: 1 14/56, 2nd number: 60/90
70/56 + 60/90 is 23/12.
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,
70/56 = 70 × 45/56 × 45 = 3150/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
60/90 = 60 × 28/90 × 28 = 1680/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/2520 + 1680/2520 = 3150 + 1680/2520 = 4830/2520 - 4830/2520 simplified gives 23/12
- So, 70/56 + 60/90 = 23/12
In mixed form: 111/12
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