Add 45/56 and 45/60
45/56 + 45/60 is 87/56.
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,
45/60 = 45 × 14/60 × 14 = 630/840 - Add the two like fractions:
675/840 + 630/840 = 675 + 630/840 = 1305/840 - 1305/840 simplified gives 87/56
- So, 45/56 + 45/60 = 87/56
In mixed form: 131/56
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