Add 45/56 and 30/25
1st number: 45/56, 2nd number: 1 5/25
45/56 + 30/25 is 561/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
45/56 = 45 × 25/56 × 25 = 1125/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
30/25 = 30 × 56/25 × 56 = 1680/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/1400 + 1680/1400 = 1125 + 1680/1400 = 2805/1400 - 2805/1400 simplified gives 561/280
- So, 45/56 + 30/25 = 561/280
In mixed form: 21/280
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