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Add 45/56 and 15/3

1st number: 45/56, 2nd number: 5 0/3

45/56 + 15/3 is 325/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 3 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    45/56 = 45 × 3/56 × 3 = 135/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
    15/3 = 15 × 56/3 × 56 = 840/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/168 + 840/168 = 135 + 840/168 = 975/168
  5. 975/168 simplified gives 325/56
  6. So, 45/56 + 15/3 = 325/56
    In mixed form: 545/56

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