Add 1/56 and 9/45
1/56 + 9/45 is 61/280.
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,
1/56 = 1 × 45/56 × 45 = 45/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
9/45 = 9 × 56/45 × 56 = 504/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
45/2520 + 504/2520 = 45 + 504/2520 = 549/2520 - 549/2520 simplified gives 61/280
- So, 1/56 + 9/45 = 61/280
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