Add 45/6 and 20/56
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 20/56
45/6 + 20/56 is 55/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
45/6 = 45 × 28/6 × 28 = 1260/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
20/56 = 20 × 3/56 × 3 = 60/168 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/168 + 60/168 = 1260 + 60/168 = 1320/168 - 1320/168 simplified gives 55/7
- So, 45/6 + 20/56 = 55/7
In mixed form: 76/7
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