Add 45/5 and 56/9
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 6 2/9
45/5 + 56/9 is 137/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
45/5 = 45 × 9/5 × 9 = 405/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
56/9 = 56 × 5/9 × 5 = 280/45 - Add the two like fractions:
405/45 + 280/45 = 405 + 280/45 = 685/45 - 685/45 simplified gives 137/9
- So, 45/5 + 56/9 = 137/9
In mixed form: 152/9
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