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Add 90/56 and 30/64

1st number: 1 34/56, 2nd number: 30/64

90/56 + 30/64 is 465/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 8 = 448,
    90/56 = 90 × 8/56 × 8 = 720/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    30/64 = 30 × 7/64 × 7 = 210/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/448 + 210/448 = 720 + 210/448 = 930/448
  5. 930/448 simplified gives 465/224
  6. So, 90/56 + 30/64 = 465/224
    In mixed form: 217/224

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