Add 15/2 and 56/45
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 1 11/45
15/2 + 56/45 is 787/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
15/2 = 15 × 45/2 × 45 = 675/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
56/45 = 56 × 2/45 × 2 = 112/90 - Add the two like fractions:
675/90 + 112/90 = 675 + 112/90 = 787/90 - So, 15/2 + 56/45 = 787/90
In mixed form: 867/90
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