Add 90/6 and 14/56
1st number: 15 0/6, 2nd number: 14/56
90/6 + 14/56 is 61/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
90/6 = 90 × 28/6 × 28 = 2520/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
14/56 = 14 × 3/56 × 3 = 42/168 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/168 + 42/168 = 2520 + 42/168 = 2562/168 - 2562/168 simplified gives 61/4
- So, 90/6 + 14/56 = 61/4
In mixed form: 151/4
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