Add 45/5 and 21/56
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 21/56
45/5 + 21/56 is 75/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
45/5 = 45 × 56/5 × 56 = 2520/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
21/56 = 21 × 5/56 × 5 = 105/280 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/280 + 105/280 = 2520 + 105/280 = 2625/280 - 2625/280 simplified gives 75/8
- So, 45/5 + 21/56 = 75/8
In mixed form: 93/8
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