Add 56/45 and 12/14
1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 12/14
56/45 + 12/14 is 662/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 14 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
56/45 = 56 × 14/45 × 14 = 784/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
12/14 = 12 × 45/14 × 45 = 540/630 - Add the two like fractions:
784/630 + 540/630 = 784 + 540/630 = 1324/630 - 1324/630 simplified gives 662/315
- So, 56/45 + 12/14 = 662/315
In mixed form: 232/315
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