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Add 45/5 and 1/56

1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 1/56

45/5 + 1/56 is 505/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
    45/5 = 45 × 56/5 × 56 = 2520/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    1/56 = 1 × 5/56 × 5 = 5/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/280 + 5/280 = 2520 + 5/280 = 2525/280
  5. 2525/280 simplified gives 505/56
  6. So, 45/5 + 1/56 = 505/56
    In mixed form: 91/56

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