Add 45/56 and 63/80, Solve 45/56 + 63/80 as a fraction

Add 45/56 and 63/80

45/56 + 63/80 is 891/560.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 80 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
45/56 = 45 × 10/56 × 10 = 450/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
63/80 = 63 × 7/80 × 7 = 441/560
Add the two like fractions:
450/560 + 441/560 = 450 + 441/560 = 891/560
So, 45/56 + 63/80 = 891/560
In mixed form: 1331/560

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