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Add 3/45 and 56/40

1st number: 3/45, 2nd number: 1 16/40

3/45 + 56/40 is 22/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 40 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    3/45 = 3 × 8/45 × 8 = 24/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    56/40 = 56 × 9/40 × 9 = 504/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/360 + 504/360 = 24 + 504/360 = 528/360
  5. 528/360 simplified gives 22/15
  6. So, 3/45 + 56/40 = 22/15
    In mixed form: 17/15

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