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Add 45/56 and 27/32

45/56 + 27/32 is 369/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 32 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
    45/56 = 45 × 4/56 × 4 = 180/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    27/32 = 27 × 7/32 × 7 = 189/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/224 + 189/224 = 180 + 189/224 = 369/224
  5. So, 45/56 + 27/32 = 369/224
    In mixed form: 1145/224

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