Add 96/56 and 14/90
1st number: 1 40/56, 2nd number: 14/90
96/56 + 14/90 is 589/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 90 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
96/56 = 96 × 45/56 × 45 = 4320/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
14/90 = 14 × 28/90 × 28 = 392/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
4320/2520 + 392/2520 = 4320 + 392/2520 = 4712/2520 - 4712/2520 simplified gives 589/315
- So, 96/56 + 14/90 = 589/315
In mixed form: 1274/315
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