Add 90/42 and 15/56
1st number: 2 6/42, 2nd number: 15/56
90/42 + 15/56 is 135/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
90/42 = 90 × 4/42 × 4 = 360/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
15/56 = 15 × 3/56 × 3 = 45/168 - Add the two like fractions:
360/168 + 45/168 = 360 + 45/168 = 405/168 - 405/168 simplified gives 135/56
- So, 90/42 + 15/56 = 135/56
In mixed form: 223/56
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