Add 45/56 and 2/28
45/56 + 2/28 is 7/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 28 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
45/56 = 45 × 1/56 × 1 = 45/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
2/28 = 2 × 2/28 × 2 = 4/56 - Add the two like fractions:
45/56 + 4/56 = 45 + 4/56 = 49/56 - 49/56 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 45/56 + 2/28 = 7/8
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