Add 56/3 and 16/45
1st number: 18 2/3, 2nd number: 16/45
56/3 + 16/45 is 856/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
56/3 = 56 × 15/3 × 15 = 840/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
16/45 = 16 × 1/45 × 1 = 16/45 - Add the two like fractions:
840/45 + 16/45 = 840 + 16/45 = 856/45 - So, 56/3 + 16/45 = 856/45
In mixed form: 191/45
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