Add 35/56 and 6/45
35/56 + 6/45 is 91/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 45 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
35/56 = 35 × 45/56 × 45 = 1575/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
6/45 = 6 × 56/45 × 56 = 336/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/2520 + 336/2520 = 1575 + 336/2520 = 1911/2520 - 1911/2520 simplified gives 91/120
- So, 35/56 + 6/45 = 91/120
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