Add 45/56 and 7/16
45/56 + 7/16 is 139/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
45/56 = 45 × 2/56 × 2 = 90/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
7/16 = 7 × 7/16 × 7 = 49/112 - Add the two like fractions:
90/112 + 49/112 = 90 + 49/112 = 139/112 - So, 45/56 + 7/16 = 139/112
In mixed form: 127/112
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