Answers

Add 90/56 and 40/27

1^st number: 1 34/56, 2^nd number: 1 13/27

90/56 + 40/27 is 2335/756.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 27 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   90/56 = 90 × 27/56 × 27 = 2430/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
   40/27 = 40 × 56/27 × 56 = 2240/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2430/1512 + 2240/1512 = 2430 + 2240/1512 = 4670/1512
5. 4670/1512 simplified gives 2335/756
6. So, 90/56 + 40/27 = 2335/756
   In mixed form: 367/756

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁹⁰/₅₆+⁸⁰/₂₇ ⁹⁰/₅₆+⁴⁰/₅₄ ⁹⁰/₅₆+⁴⁰/₈₁

Add Fractions Calculator