Add 45/56 and 25/36
45/56 + 25/36 is 755/504.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 36 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
45/56 = 45 × 9/56 × 9 = 405/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
25/36 = 25 × 14/36 × 14 = 350/504 - Add the two like fractions:
405/504 + 350/504 = 405 + 350/504 = 755/504 - So, 45/56 + 25/36 = 755/504
In mixed form: 1251/504
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