Add 90/10 and 1/56
1st number: 9 0/10, 2nd number: 1/56
90/10 + 1/56 is 505/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
90/10 = 90 × 28/10 × 28 = 2520/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
1/56 = 1 × 5/56 × 5 = 5/280 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/280 + 5/280 = 2520 + 5/280 = 2525/280 - 2525/280 simplified gives 505/56
- So, 90/10 + 1/56 = 505/56
In mixed form: 91/56
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