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Add 15/45 and 18/56

15/45 + 18/56 is 55/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
    15/45 = 15 × 56/45 × 56 = 840/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    18/56 = 18 × 45/56 × 45 = 810/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/2520 + 810/2520 = 840 + 810/2520 = 1650/2520
  5. 1650/2520 simplified gives 55/84
  6. So, 15/45 + 18/56 = 55/84

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