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Add 45/56 and 27/48

45/56 + 27/48 is 153/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 48 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
    45/56 = 45 × 6/56 × 6 = 270/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    27/48 = 27 × 7/48 × 7 = 189/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/336 + 189/336 = 270 + 189/336 = 459/336
  5. 459/336 simplified gives 153/112
  6. So, 45/56 + 27/48 = 153/112
    In mixed form: 141/112

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