Add 90/24 and 3/56
1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 3/56
90/24 + 3/56 is 213/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
90/24 = 90 × 7/24 × 7 = 630/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
3/56 = 3 × 3/56 × 3 = 9/168 - Add the two like fractions:
630/168 + 9/168 = 630 + 9/168 = 639/168 - 639/168 simplified gives 213/56
- So, 90/24 + 3/56 = 213/56
In mixed form: 345/56
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