Add 10/45 and 15/56
10/45 + 15/56 is 247/504.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 56 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
10/45 = 10 × 56/45 × 56 = 560/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
15/56 = 15 × 45/56 × 45 = 675/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
560/2520 + 675/2520 = 560 + 675/2520 = 1235/2520 - 1235/2520 simplified gives 247/504
- So, 10/45 + 15/56 = 247/504
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