Add 90/56 and 5/35
1st number: 1 34/56, 2nd number: 5/35
90/56 + 5/35 is 7/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 35 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 35 × 8 = 280,
5/35 = 5 × 8/35 × 8 = 40/280 - Add the two like fractions:
450/280 + 40/280 = 450 + 40/280 = 490/280 - 490/280 simplified gives 7/4
- So, 90/56 + 5/35 = 7/4
In mixed form: 13/4
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