Add 8/56 and 10/90
8/56 + 10/90 is 16/63.
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,
8/56 = 8 × 45/56 × 45 = 360/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
10/90 = 10 × 28/90 × 28 = 280/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
360/2520 + 280/2520 = 360 + 280/2520 = 640/2520 - 640/2520 simplified gives 16/63
- So, 8/56 + 10/90 = 16/63
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