Add 45/56 and 40/72
45/56 + 40/72 is 685/504.
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,
40/72 = 40 × 7/72 × 7 = 280/504 - Add the two like fractions:
405/504 + 280/504 = 405 + 280/504 = 685/504 - So, 45/56 + 40/72 = 685/504
In mixed form: 1181/504
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