Add 8/6 and 56/90
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 56/90
8/6 + 56/90 is 88/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
8/6 = 8 × 15/6 × 15 = 120/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
56/90 = 56 × 1/90 × 1 = 56/90 - Add the two like fractions:
120/90 + 56/90 = 120 + 56/90 = 176/90 - 176/90 simplified gives 88/45
- So, 8/6 + 56/90 = 88/45
In mixed form: 143/45
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