Add 56/18 and 4/45
1st number: 3 2/18, 2nd number: 4/45
56/18 + 4/45 is 16/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
56/18 = 56 × 5/18 × 5 = 280/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
4/45 = 4 × 2/45 × 2 = 8/90 - Add the two like fractions:
280/90 + 8/90 = 280 + 8/90 = 288/90 - 288/90 simplified gives 16/5
- So, 56/18 + 4/45 = 16/5
In mixed form: 31/5
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