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Add 70/56 and 63/90

1st number: 1 14/56, 2nd number: 63/90

70/56 + 63/90 is 39/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    70/56 = 70 × 45/56 × 45 = 3150/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
    63/90 = 63 × 28/90 × 28 = 1764/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/2520 + 1764/2520 = 3150 + 1764/2520 = 4914/2520
  5. 4914/2520 simplified gives 39/20
  6. So, 70/56 + 63/90 = 39/20
    In mixed form: 119/20

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