Add 45/6 and 8/56
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 8/56
45/6 + 8/56 is 107/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
45/6 = 45 × 28/6 × 28 = 1260/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
8/56 = 8 × 3/56 × 3 = 24/168 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/168 + 24/168 = 1260 + 24/168 = 1284/168 - 1284/168 simplified gives 107/14
- So, 45/6 + 8/56 = 107/14
In mixed form: 79/14
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