Add 2/4 and 45/56
2/4 + 45/56 is 73/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 14 = 56,
2/4 = 2 × 14/4 × 14 = 28/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
45/56 = 45 × 1/56 × 1 = 45/56 - Add the two like fractions:
28/56 + 45/56 = 28 + 45/56 = 73/56 - So, 2/4 + 45/56 = 73/56
In mixed form: 117/56
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