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Add 56/2 and 21/45

1st number: 28 0/2, 2nd number: 21/45

56/2 + 21/45 is 427/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
    56/2 = 56 × 45/2 × 45 = 2520/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    21/45 = 21 × 2/45 × 2 = 42/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/90 + 42/90 = 2520 + 42/90 = 2562/90
  5. 2562/90 simplified gives 427/15
  6. So, 56/2 + 21/45 = 427/15
    In mixed form: 287/15

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