Add 56/12 and 75/45
1st number: 4 8/12, 2nd number: 1 30/45
56/12 + 75/45 is 19/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
56/12 = 56 × 15/12 × 15 = 840/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
75/45 = 75 × 4/45 × 4 = 300/180 - Add the two like fractions:
840/180 + 300/180 = 840 + 300/180 = 1140/180 - 1140/180 simplified gives 19/3
- So, 56/12 + 75/45 = 19/3
In mixed form: 61/3
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