Add 45/56 and 35/72
45/56 + 35/72 is 325/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 72 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 72 × 7 = 504,
35/72 = 35 × 7/72 × 7 = 245/504 - Add the two like fractions:
405/504 + 245/504 = 405 + 245/504 = 650/504 - 650/504 simplified gives 325/252
- So, 45/56 + 35/72 = 325/252
In mixed form: 173/252
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