Add 45/56 and 40/50
45/56 + 40/50 is 449/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 50 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 50 × 28 = 1400,
40/50 = 40 × 28/50 × 28 = 1120/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/1400 + 1120/1400 = 1125 + 1120/1400 = 2245/1400 - 2245/1400 simplified gives 449/280
- So, 45/56 + 40/50 = 449/280
In mixed form: 1169/280
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