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Add 5/8 and 56/45

1st number: 5/8, 2nd number: 1 11/45

5/8 + 56/45 is 673/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 45 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    5/8 = 5 × 45/8 × 45 = 225/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    56/45 = 56 × 8/45 × 8 = 448/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/360 + 448/360 = 225 + 448/360 = 673/360
  5. So, 5/8 + 56/45 = 673/360
    In mixed form: 1313/360

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