Add 80/56 and 42/90
1st number: 1 24/56, 2nd number: 42/90
80/56 + 42/90 is 199/105.
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,
80/56 = 80 × 45/56 × 45 = 3600/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
42/90 = 42 × 28/90 × 28 = 1176/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
3600/2520 + 1176/2520 = 3600 + 1176/2520 = 4776/2520 - 4776/2520 simplified gives 199/105
- So, 80/56 + 42/90 = 199/105
In mixed form: 194/105
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