Add 56/16 and 1/45
1st number: 3 8/16, 2nd number: 1/45
56/16 + 1/45 is 317/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
56/16 = 56 × 45/16 × 45 = 2520/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
1/45 = 1 × 16/45 × 16 = 16/720 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/720 + 16/720 = 2520 + 16/720 = 2536/720 - 2536/720 simplified gives 317/90
- So, 56/16 + 1/45 = 317/90
In mixed form: 347/90
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