Add 90/56 and 30/75
1st number: 1 34/56, 2nd number: 30/75
90/56 + 30/75 is 281/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
90/56 = 90 × 75/56 × 75 = 6750/4200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
30/75 = 30 × 56/75 × 56 = 1680/4200 - Add the two like fractions:
6750/4200 + 1680/4200 = 6750 + 1680/4200 = 8430/4200 - 8430/4200 simplified gives 281/140
- So, 90/56 + 30/75 = 281/140
In mixed form: 21/140
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