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Add 10/56 and 1/45

10/56 + 1/45 is 253/1260.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    10/56 = 10 × 45/56 × 45 = 450/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
    1/45 = 1 × 56/45 × 56 = 56/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/2520 + 56/2520 = 450 + 56/2520 = 506/2520
  5. 506/2520 simplified gives 253/1260
  6. So, 10/56 + 1/45 = 253/1260

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