Add 56/10 and 14/45, Solve 5 6/10 + 14/45 as a fraction

Add 56/10 and 14/45

1^st number: 5 6/10, 2^nd number: 14/45

56/10 + 14/45 is 266/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 45 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
56/10 = 56 × 9/10 × 9 = 504/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
14/45 = 14 × 2/45 × 2 = 28/90
Add the two like fractions:
504/90 + 28/90 = 504 + 28/90 = 532/90
532/90 simplified gives 266/45
So, 56/10 + 14/45 = 266/45
In mixed form: 541/45

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