Add 90/10 and 7/56
1st number: 9 0/10, 2nd number: 7/56
90/10 + 7/56 is 73/8.
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,
7/56 = 7 × 5/56 × 5 = 35/280 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/280 + 35/280 = 2520 + 35/280 = 2555/280 - 2555/280 simplified gives 73/8
- So, 90/10 + 7/56 = 73/8
In mixed form: 91/8
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