Add 4/45 and 21/56
4/45 + 21/56 is 167/360.
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,
4/45 = 4 × 56/45 × 56 = 224/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
21/56 = 21 × 45/56 × 45 = 945/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
224/2520 + 945/2520 = 224 + 945/2520 = 1169/2520 - 1169/2520 simplified gives 167/360
- So, 4/45 + 21/56 = 167/360
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