Add 5/56 and 42/45
5/56 + 42/45 is 859/840.
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,
5/56 = 5 × 45/56 × 45 = 225/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
42/45 = 42 × 56/45 × 56 = 2352/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
225/2520 + 2352/2520 = 225 + 2352/2520 = 2577/2520 - 2577/2520 simplified gives 859/840
- So, 5/56 + 42/45 = 859/840
In mixed form: 119/840
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