Add 45/56 and 48/60
45/56 + 48/60 is 449/280.
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,
48/60 = 48 × 14/60 × 14 = 672/840 - Add the two like fractions:
675/840 + 672/840 = 675 + 672/840 = 1347/840 - 1347/840 simplified gives 449/280
- So, 45/56 + 48/60 = 449/280
In mixed form: 1169/280
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