Add 49/56 and 20/45
49/56 + 20/45 is 95/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 45 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
49/56 = 49 × 45/56 × 45 = 2205/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
20/45 = 20 × 56/45 × 56 = 1120/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/2520 + 1120/2520 = 2205 + 1120/2520 = 3325/2520 - 3325/2520 simplified gives 95/72
- So, 49/56 + 20/45 = 95/72
In mixed form: 123/72
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