Add 45/56 and 4/14
45/56 + 4/14 is 61/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 14 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
45/56 = 45 × 1/56 × 1 = 45/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
4/14 = 4 × 4/14 × 4 = 16/56 - Add the two like fractions:
45/56 + 16/56 = 45 + 16/56 = 61/56 - So, 45/56 + 4/14 = 61/56
In mixed form: 15/56
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