Add 90/56 and 20/50
1st number: 1 34/56, 2nd number: 20/50
90/56 + 20/50 is 281/140.
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,
20/50 = 20 × 28/50 × 28 = 560/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/1400 + 560/1400 = 2250 + 560/1400 = 2810/1400 - 2810/1400 simplified gives 281/140
- So, 90/56 + 20/50 = 281/140
In mixed form: 21/140
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