Add 90/56 and 8/70
1st number: 1 34/56, 2nd number: 8/70
90/56 + 8/70 is 241/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 70 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 70 × 4 = 280,
8/70 = 8 × 4/70 × 4 = 32/280 - Add the two like fractions:
450/280 + 32/280 = 450 + 32/280 = 482/280 - 482/280 simplified gives 241/140
- So, 90/56 + 8/70 = 241/140
In mixed form: 1101/140
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