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Add 56/18 and 45/80

1st number: 3 2/18, 2nd number: 45/80

56/18 + 45/80 is 529/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
    56/18 = 56 × 40/18 × 40 = 2240/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    45/80 = 45 × 9/80 × 9 = 405/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2240/720 + 405/720 = 2240 + 405/720 = 2645/720
  5. 2645/720 simplified gives 529/144
  6. So, 56/18 + 45/80 = 529/144
    In mixed form: 397/144

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