Add 90/56 and 40/25
1st number: 1 34/56, 2nd number: 1 15/25
90/56 + 40/25 is 449/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 25 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 25 × 56 = 1400,
40/25 = 40 × 56/25 × 56 = 2240/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/1400 + 2240/1400 = 2250 + 2240/1400 = 4490/1400 - 4490/1400 simplified gives 449/140
- So, 90/56 + 40/25 = 449/140
In mixed form: 329/140
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