Add 56/45 and 6/7
1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 6/7
56/45 + 6/7 is 662/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
56/45 = 56 × 7/45 × 7 = 392/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
6/7 = 6 × 45/7 × 45 = 270/315 - Add the two like fractions:
392/315 + 270/315 = 392 + 270/315 = 662/315 - So, 56/45 + 6/7 = 662/315
In mixed form: 232/315
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