Add 56/45 and 12/75, Solve 1 11/45 + 12/75 as a fraction

Add 56/45 and 12/75

1^st number: 1 11/45, 2^nd number: 12/75

56/45 + 12/75 is 316/225.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 75 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
56/45 = 56 × 5/45 × 5 = 280/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
12/75 = 12 × 3/75 × 3 = 36/225
Add the two like fractions:
280/225 + 36/225 = 280 + 36/225 = 316/225
So, 56/45 + 12/75 = 316/225
In mixed form: 191/225

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