Add 84/90 and 36/56
84/90 + 36/56 is 331/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 56 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
84/90 = 84 × 28/90 × 28 = 2352/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
36/56 = 36 × 45/56 × 45 = 1620/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
2352/2520 + 1620/2520 = 2352 + 1620/2520 = 3972/2520 - 3972/2520 simplified gives 331/210
- So, 84/90 + 36/56 = 331/210
In mixed form: 1121/210
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