Add 45/35 and 3/56
1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 3/56
45/35 + 3/56 is 75/56.
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,
3/56 = 3 × 5/56 × 5 = 15/280 - Add the two like fractions:
360/280 + 15/280 = 360 + 15/280 = 375/280 - 375/280 simplified gives 75/56
- So, 45/35 + 3/56 = 75/56
In mixed form: 119/56
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