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Add 45/35 and 5/56

1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 5/56

45/35 + 5/56 is 11/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    45/35 = 45 × 8/35 × 8 = 360/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    5/56 = 5 × 5/56 × 5 = 25/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/280 + 25/280 = 360 + 25/280 = 385/280
  5. 385/280 simplified gives 11/8
  6. So, 45/35 + 5/56 = 11/8
    In mixed form: 13/8

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