Add 3/45 and 40/56
3/45 + 40/56 is 82/105.
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,
40/56 = 40 × 45/56 × 45 = 1800/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
168/2520 + 1800/2520 = 168 + 1800/2520 = 1968/2520 - 1968/2520 simplified gives 82/105
- So, 3/45 + 40/56 = 82/105
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