Add 56/32 and 6/45
1st number: 1 24/32, 2nd number: 6/45
56/32 + 6/45 is 113/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 45 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
56/32 = 56 × 45/32 × 45 = 2520/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
6/45 = 6 × 32/45 × 32 = 192/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/1440 + 192/1440 = 2520 + 192/1440 = 2712/1440 - 2712/1440 simplified gives 113/60
- So, 56/32 + 6/45 = 113/60
In mixed form: 153/60
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