Add 2/45 and 50/56
2/45 + 50/56 is 1181/1260.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 56 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
2/45 = 2 × 56/45 × 56 = 112/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
50/56 = 50 × 45/56 × 45 = 2250/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
112/2520 + 2250/2520 = 112 + 2250/2520 = 2362/2520 - 2362/2520 simplified gives 1181/1260
- So, 2/45 + 50/56 = 1181/1260
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