Add 45/72 and 27/56
45/72 + 27/56 is 31/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
45/72 = 45 × 7/72 × 7 = 315/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
27/56 = 27 × 9/56 × 9 = 243/504 - Add the two like fractions:
315/504 + 243/504 = 315 + 243/504 = 558/504 - 558/504 simplified gives 31/28
- So, 45/72 + 27/56 = 31/28
In mixed form: 13/28
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