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Add 56/16 and 42/45

1st number: 3 8/16, 2nd number: 42/45

56/16 + 42/45 is 133/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    56/16 = 56 × 45/16 × 45 = 2520/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    42/45 = 42 × 16/45 × 16 = 672/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/720 + 672/720 = 2520 + 672/720 = 3192/720
  5. 3192/720 simplified gives 133/30
  6. So, 56/16 + 42/45 = 133/30
    In mixed form: 413/30

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