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Add 10/81 and 56/45

1st number: 10/81, 2nd number: 1 11/45

10/81 + 56/45 is 554/405.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 45 is 405

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
    10/81 = 10 × 5/81 × 5 = 50/405
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
    56/45 = 56 × 9/45 × 9 = 504/405
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/405 + 504/405 = 50 + 504/405 = 554/405
  5. So, 10/81 + 56/45 = 554/405
    In mixed form: 1149/405

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