Add 75/28 and 56/90
1st number: 2 19/28, 2nd number: 56/90
75/28 + 56/90 is 4159/1260.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 90 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
75/28 = 75 × 45/28 × 45 = 3375/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
56/90 = 56 × 14/90 × 14 = 784/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
3375/1260 + 784/1260 = 3375 + 784/1260 = 4159/1260 - So, 75/28 + 56/90 = 4159/1260
In mixed form: 3379/1260
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