Add 90/30 and 5/56
1st number: 3 0/30, 2nd number: 5/56
90/30 + 5/56 is 173/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
90/30 = 90 × 28/30 × 28 = 2520/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
5/56 = 5 × 15/56 × 15 = 75/840 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/840 + 75/840 = 2520 + 75/840 = 2595/840 - 2595/840 simplified gives 173/56
- So, 90/30 + 5/56 = 173/56
In mixed form: 35/56
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