Add 1/2 and 56/45
1st number: 1/2, 2nd number: 1 11/45
1/2 + 56/45 is 157/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
1/2 = 1 × 45/2 × 45 = 45/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
56/45 = 56 × 2/45 × 2 = 112/90 - Add the two like fractions:
45/90 + 112/90 = 45 + 112/90 = 157/90 - So, 1/2 + 56/45 = 157/90
In mixed form: 167/90
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