Add 10/45 and 6/56
10/45 + 6/56 is 83/252.
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,
6/56 = 6 × 45/56 × 45 = 270/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
560/2520 + 270/2520 = 560 + 270/2520 = 830/2520 - 830/2520 simplified gives 83/252
- So, 10/45 + 6/56 = 83/252
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