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Add 45/50 and 60/56

1st number: 45/50, 2nd number: 1 4/56

45/50 + 60/56 is 69/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
    45/50 = 45 × 28/50 × 28 = 1260/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    60/56 = 60 × 25/56 × 25 = 1500/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/1400 + 1500/1400 = 1260 + 1500/1400 = 2760/1400
  5. 2760/1400 simplified gives 69/35
  6. So, 45/50 + 60/56 = 69/35
    In mixed form: 134/35

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