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Add 45/36 and 5/56

1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 5/56

45/36 + 5/56 is 75/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 56 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
    45/36 = 45 × 14/36 × 14 = 630/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    5/56 = 5 × 9/56 × 9 = 45/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/504 + 45/504 = 630 + 45/504 = 675/504
  5. 675/504 simplified gives 75/56
  6. So, 45/36 + 5/56 = 75/56
    In mixed form: 119/56

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