Add 75/56 and 9/90
1st number: 1 19/56, 2nd number: 9/90
75/56 + 9/90 is 403/280.
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,
75/56 = 75 × 45/56 × 45 = 3375/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
9/90 = 9 × 28/90 × 28 = 252/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
3375/2520 + 252/2520 = 3375 + 252/2520 = 3627/2520 - 3627/2520 simplified gives 403/280
- So, 75/56 + 9/90 = 403/280
In mixed form: 1123/280
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