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Add 56/45 and 10/25

1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 10/25

56/45 + 10/25 is 74/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 25 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    56/45 = 56 × 5/45 × 5 = 280/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    10/25 = 10 × 9/25 × 9 = 90/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/225 + 90/225 = 280 + 90/225 = 370/225
  5. 370/225 simplified gives 74/45
  6. So, 56/45 + 10/25 = 74/45
    In mixed form: 129/45

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