Add 35/45 and 20/56
35/45 + 20/56 is 143/126.
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,
35/45 = 35 × 56/45 × 56 = 1960/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
20/56 = 20 × 45/56 × 45 = 900/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/2520 + 900/2520 = 1960 + 900/2520 = 2860/2520 - 2860/2520 simplified gives 143/126
- So, 35/45 + 20/56 = 143/126
In mixed form: 117/126
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