Add 90/56 and 15/50
1st number: 1 34/56, 2nd number: 15/50
90/56 + 15/50 is 267/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
90/56 = 90 × 25/56 × 25 = 2250/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
15/50 = 15 × 28/50 × 28 = 420/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/1400 + 420/1400 = 2250 + 420/1400 = 2670/1400 - 2670/1400 simplified gives 267/140
- So, 90/56 + 15/50 = 267/140
In mixed form: 1127/140
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