Add 15/56 and 48/45, Solve 15/56 + 1 3/45 as a fraction

Add 15/56 and 48/45

1^st number: 15/56, 2^nd number: 1 3/45

15/56 + 48/45 is 1121/840.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
15/56 = 15 × 45/56 × 45 = 675/2520
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
48/45 = 48 × 56/45 × 56 = 2688/2520
Add the two like fractions:
675/2520 + 2688/2520 = 675 + 2688/2520 = 3363/2520
3363/2520 simplified gives 1121/840
So, 15/56 + 48/45 = 1121/840
In mixed form: 1281/840

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