Add 90/56 and 90/20
1st number: 1 34/56, 2nd number: 4 10/20
90/56 + 90/20 is 171/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 20 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 20 × 14 = 280,
90/20 = 90 × 14/20 × 14 = 1260/280 - Add the two like fractions:
450/280 + 1260/280 = 450 + 1260/280 = 1710/280 - 1710/280 simplified gives 171/28
- So, 90/56 + 90/20 = 171/28
In mixed form: 63/28
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