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Add 56/45 and 14/32

1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 14/32

56/45 + 14/32 is 1211/720.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 32 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    56/45 = 56 × 32/45 × 32 = 1792/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    14/32 = 14 × 45/32 × 45 = 630/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1792/1440 + 630/1440 = 1792 + 630/1440 = 2422/1440
  5. 2422/1440 simplified gives 1211/720
  6. So, 56/45 + 14/32 = 1211/720
    In mixed form: 1491/720

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