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Add 1/45 and 56/96

1/45 + 56/96 is 109/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    1/45 = 1 × 32/45 × 32 = 32/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    56/96 = 56 × 15/96 × 15 = 840/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/1440 + 840/1440 = 32 + 840/1440 = 872/1440
  5. 872/1440 simplified gives 109/180
  6. So, 1/45 + 56/96 = 109/180

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