Add 72/56 and 80/90
1st number: 1 16/56, 2nd number: 80/90
72/56 + 80/90 is 137/63.
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,
72/56 = 72 × 45/56 × 45 = 3240/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
80/90 = 80 × 28/90 × 28 = 2240/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
3240/2520 + 2240/2520 = 3240 + 2240/2520 = 5480/2520 - 5480/2520 simplified gives 137/63
- So, 72/56 + 80/90 = 137/63
In mixed form: 211/63
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