Add 4/56 and 54/45
1st number: 4/56, 2nd number: 1 9/45
4/56 + 54/45 is 89/70.
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,
4/56 = 4 × 45/56 × 45 = 180/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
54/45 = 54 × 56/45 × 56 = 3024/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
180/2520 + 3024/2520 = 180 + 3024/2520 = 3204/2520 - 3204/2520 simplified gives 89/70
- So, 4/56 + 54/45 = 89/70
In mixed form: 119/70
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