Add 45/56 and 30/60
45/56 + 30/60 is 73/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 60 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
45/56 = 45 × 15/56 × 15 = 675/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
30/60 = 30 × 14/60 × 14 = 420/840 - Add the two like fractions:
675/840 + 420/840 = 675 + 420/840 = 1095/840 - 1095/840 simplified gives 73/56
- So, 45/56 + 30/60 = 73/56
In mixed form: 117/56
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