Add 90/56 and 15/27
1st number: 1 34/56, 2nd number: 15/27
90/56 + 15/27 is 545/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 27 is 1512
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
90/56 = 90 × 27/56 × 27 = 2430/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
15/27 = 15 × 56/27 × 56 = 840/1512 - Add the two like fractions:
2430/1512 + 840/1512 = 2430 + 840/1512 = 3270/1512 - 3270/1512 simplified gives 545/252
- So, 90/56 + 15/27 = 545/252
In mixed form: 241/252
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