Add 45/42 and 3/56
1st number: 1 3/42, 2nd number: 3/56
45/42 + 3/56 is 9/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
45/42 = 45 × 4/42 × 4 = 180/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
3/56 = 3 × 3/56 × 3 = 9/168 - Add the two like fractions:
180/168 + 9/168 = 180 + 9/168 = 189/168 - 189/168 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 45/42 + 3/56 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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