Add 5/56 and 63/45
1st number: 5/56, 2nd number: 1 18/45
5/56 + 63/45 is 417/280.
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,
63/45 = 63 × 56/45 × 56 = 3528/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
225/2520 + 3528/2520 = 225 + 3528/2520 = 3753/2520 - 3753/2520 simplified gives 417/280
- So, 5/56 + 63/45 = 417/280
In mixed form: 1137/280
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