Add 36/56 and 10/45
36/56 + 10/45 is 109/126.
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,
36/56 = 36 × 45/56 × 45 = 1620/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
10/45 = 10 × 56/45 × 56 = 560/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/2520 + 560/2520 = 1620 + 560/2520 = 2180/2520 - 2180/2520 simplified gives 109/126
- So, 36/56 + 10/45 = 109/126
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