Add 90/56 and 3/8
1st number: 1 34/56, 2nd number: 3/8
90/56 + 3/8 is 111/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 8 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
90/56 = 90 × 1/56 × 1 = 90/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
3/8 = 3 × 7/8 × 7 = 21/56 - Add the two like fractions:
90/56 + 21/56 = 90 + 21/56 = 111/56 - So, 90/56 + 3/8 = 111/56
In mixed form: 155/56
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