Add 90/84 and 9/56
1st number: 1 6/84, 2nd number: 9/56
90/84 + 9/56 is 69/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
90/84 = 90 × 2/84 × 2 = 180/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
9/56 = 9 × 3/56 × 3 = 27/168 - Add the two like fractions:
180/168 + 27/168 = 180 + 27/168 = 207/168 - 207/168 simplified gives 69/56
- So, 90/84 + 9/56 = 69/56
In mixed form: 113/56
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