Add 45/35 and 16/56
1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 16/56
45/35 + 16/56 is 11/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
45/35 = 45 × 8/35 × 8 = 360/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
16/56 = 16 × 5/56 × 5 = 80/280 - Add the two like fractions:
360/280 + 80/280 = 360 + 80/280 = 440/280 - 440/280 simplified gives 11/7
- So, 45/35 + 16/56 = 11/7
In mixed form: 14/7
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