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Add 3/56 and 70/45

1st number: 3/56, 2nd number: 1 25/45

3/56 + 70/45 is 811/504.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    3/56 = 3 × 45/56 × 45 = 135/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
    70/45 = 70 × 56/45 × 56 = 3920/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/2520 + 3920/2520 = 135 + 3920/2520 = 4055/2520
  5. 4055/2520 simplified gives 811/504
  6. So, 3/56 + 70/45 = 811/504
    In mixed form: 1307/504

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