Add 90/35 and 9/56
1st number: 2 20/35, 2nd number: 9/56
90/35 + 9/56 is 153/56.
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,
9/56 = 9 × 5/56 × 5 = 45/280 - Add the two like fractions:
720/280 + 45/280 = 720 + 45/280 = 765/280 - 765/280 simplified gives 153/56
- So, 90/35 + 9/56 = 153/56
In mixed form: 241/56
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