Add 40/30 and 56/45
1st number: 1 10/30, 2nd number: 1 11/45
40/30 + 56/45 is 116/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
40/30 = 40 × 3/30 × 3 = 120/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
56/45 = 56 × 2/45 × 2 = 112/90 - Add the two like fractions:
120/90 + 112/90 = 120 + 112/90 = 232/90 - 232/90 simplified gives 116/45
- So, 40/30 + 56/45 = 116/45
In mixed form: 226/45
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