Add 48/7 and 56/45
1st number: 6 6/7, 2nd number: 1 11/45
48/7 + 56/45 is 2552/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
48/7 = 48 × 45/7 × 45 = 2160/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
56/45 = 56 × 7/45 × 7 = 392/315 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/315 + 392/315 = 2160 + 392/315 = 2552/315 - So, 48/7 + 56/45 = 2552/315
In mixed form: 832/315
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