Add 2/56 and 72/45
1st number: 2/56, 2nd number: 1 27/45
2/56 + 72/45 is 229/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
2/56 = 2 × 45/56 × 45 = 90/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
72/45 = 72 × 56/45 × 56 = 4032/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
90/2520 + 4032/2520 = 90 + 4032/2520 = 4122/2520 - 4122/2520 simplified gives 229/140
- So, 2/56 + 72/45 = 229/140
In mixed form: 189/140
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