Add 45/56 and 18/48
45/56 + 18/48 is 33/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
45/56 = 45 × 6/56 × 6 = 270/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
18/48 = 18 × 7/48 × 7 = 126/336 - Add the two like fractions:
270/336 + 126/336 = 270 + 126/336 = 396/336 - 396/336 simplified gives 33/28
- So, 45/56 + 18/48 = 33/28
In mixed form: 15/28
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