Add 90/10 and 40/56
1st number: 9 0/10, 2nd number: 40/56
90/10 + 40/56 is 68/7.
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,
40/56 = 40 × 5/56 × 5 = 200/280 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/280 + 200/280 = 2520 + 200/280 = 2720/280 - 2720/280 simplified gives 68/7
- So, 90/10 + 40/56 = 68/7
In mixed form: 95/7
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