Add 90/56 and 40/60
1st number: 1 34/56, 2nd number: 40/60
90/56 + 40/60 is 191/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 60 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
90/56 = 90 × 15/56 × 15 = 1350/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
40/60 = 40 × 14/60 × 14 = 560/840 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/840 + 560/840 = 1350 + 560/840 = 1910/840 - 1910/840 simplified gives 191/84
- So, 90/56 + 40/60 = 191/84
In mixed form: 223/84
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