Add 45/56 and 25/16
1st number: 45/56, 2nd number: 1 9/16
45/56 + 25/16 is 265/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
45/56 = 45 × 2/56 × 2 = 90/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
25/16 = 25 × 7/16 × 7 = 175/112 - Add the two like fractions:
90/112 + 175/112 = 90 + 175/112 = 265/112 - So, 45/56 + 25/16 = 265/112
In mixed form: 241/112
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