Add 20/45 and 21/56
20/45 + 21/56 is 59/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
20/45 = 20 × 56/45 × 56 = 1120/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
21/56 = 21 × 45/56 × 45 = 945/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/2520 + 945/2520 = 1120 + 945/2520 = 2065/2520 - 2065/2520 simplified gives 59/72
- So, 20/45 + 21/56 = 59/72
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