Add 3/56 and 3/45
3/56 + 3/45 is 101/840.
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,
3/56 = 3 × 45/56 × 45 = 135/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
3/45 = 3 × 56/45 × 56 = 168/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
135/2520 + 168/2520 = 135 + 168/2520 = 303/2520 - 303/2520 simplified gives 101/840
- So, 3/56 + 3/45 = 101/840
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