Add 45/56 and 2/45, Solve 45/56 + 2/45 as a fraction

Add 45/56 and 2/45

45/56 + 2/45 is 2137/2520.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 45 is 2520

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
45/56 = 45 × 45/56 × 45 = 2025/2520
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
2/45 = 2 × 56/45 × 56 = 112/2520
Add the two like fractions:
2025/2520 + 112/2520 = 2025 + 112/2520 = 2137/2520
So, 45/56 + 2/45 = 2137/2520

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