Add 90/56 and 42/90
1st number: 1 34/56, 2nd number: 42/90
90/56 + 42/90 is 871/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 90 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
90/56 = 90 × 45/56 × 45 = 4050/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
42/90 = 42 × 28/90 × 28 = 1176/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
4050/2520 + 1176/2520 = 4050 + 1176/2520 = 5226/2520 - 5226/2520 simplified gives 871/420
- So, 90/56 + 42/90 = 871/420
In mixed form: 231/420
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