Add 90/56 and 32/70
1st number: 1 34/56, 2nd number: 32/70
90/56 + 32/70 is 289/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
90/56 = 90 × 5/56 × 5 = 450/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
32/70 = 32 × 4/70 × 4 = 128/280 - Add the two like fractions:
450/280 + 128/280 = 450 + 128/280 = 578/280 - 578/280 simplified gives 289/140
- So, 90/56 + 32/70 = 289/140
In mixed form: 29/140
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