Add 45/10 and 25/56
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 25/56
45/10 + 25/56 is 277/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
45/10 = 45 × 28/10 × 28 = 1260/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
25/56 = 25 × 5/56 × 5 = 125/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/280 + 125/280 = 1260 + 125/280 = 1385/280 - 1385/280 simplified gives 277/56
- So, 45/10 + 25/56 = 277/56
In mixed form: 453/56
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