Add 70/90 and 25/56
70/90 + 25/56 is 617/504.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
70/90 = 70 × 28/90 × 28 = 1960/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
25/56 = 25 × 45/56 × 45 = 1125/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/2520 + 1125/2520 = 1960 + 1125/2520 = 3085/2520 - 3085/2520 simplified gives 617/504
- So, 70/90 + 25/56 = 617/504
In mixed form: 1113/504
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