Add 45/10 and 3/56
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 3/56
45/10 + 3/56 is 255/56.
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,
3/56 = 3 × 5/56 × 5 = 15/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/280 + 15/280 = 1260 + 15/280 = 1275/280 - 1275/280 simplified gives 255/56
- So, 45/10 + 3/56 = 255/56
In mixed form: 431/56
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