Add 90/35 and 2/56
1st number: 2 20/35, 2nd number: 2/56
90/35 + 2/56 is 73/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
90/35 = 90 × 8/35 × 8 = 720/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280 - Add the two like fractions:
720/280 + 10/280 = 720 + 10/280 = 730/280 - 730/280 simplified gives 73/28
- So, 90/35 + 2/56 = 73/28
In mixed form: 217/28
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