Add 90/56 and 15/90
1st number: 1 34/56, 2nd number: 15/90
90/56 + 15/90 is 149/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 90 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
90/56 = 90 × 45/56 × 45 = 4050/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
15/90 = 15 × 28/90 × 28 = 420/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
4050/2520 + 420/2520 = 4050 + 420/2520 = 4470/2520 - 4470/2520 simplified gives 149/84
- So, 90/56 + 15/90 = 149/84
In mixed form: 165/84
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