Add 90/50 and 15/56
1st number: 1 40/50, 2nd number: 15/56
90/50 + 15/56 is 579/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
90/50 = 90 × 28/50 × 28 = 2520/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
15/56 = 15 × 25/56 × 25 = 375/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/1400 + 375/1400 = 2520 + 375/1400 = 2895/1400 - 2895/1400 simplified gives 579/280
- So, 90/50 + 15/56 = 579/280
In mixed form: 219/280
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