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Add 1/45 and 56/35

1st number: 1/45, 2nd number: 1 21/35

1/45 + 56/35 is 73/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 35 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    1/45 = 1 × 7/45 × 7 = 7/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    56/35 = 56 × 9/35 × 9 = 504/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/315 + 504/315 = 7 + 504/315 = 511/315
  5. 511/315 simplified gives 73/45
  6. So, 1/45 + 56/35 = 73/45
    In mixed form: 128/45

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