Add 54/56 and 36/45
54/56 + 36/45 is 247/140.
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,
54/56 = 54 × 45/56 × 45 = 2430/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
36/45 = 36 × 56/45 × 56 = 2016/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
2430/2520 + 2016/2520 = 2430 + 2016/2520 = 4446/2520 - 4446/2520 simplified gives 247/140
- So, 54/56 + 36/45 = 247/140
In mixed form: 1107/140
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