Add 45/56 and 14/15
45/56 + 14/15 is 1459/840.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 15 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
45/56 = 45 × 15/56 × 15 = 675/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
14/15 = 14 × 56/15 × 56 = 784/840 - Add the two like fractions:
675/840 + 784/840 = 675 + 784/840 = 1459/840 - So, 45/56 + 14/15 = 1459/840
In mixed form: 1619/840
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