Add 3/45 and 4/56
3/45 + 4/56 is 29/210.
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,
3/45 = 3 × 56/45 × 56 = 168/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
4/56 = 4 × 45/56 × 45 = 180/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
168/2520 + 180/2520 = 168 + 180/2520 = 348/2520 - 348/2520 simplified gives 29/210
- So, 3/45 + 4/56 = 29/210
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