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Add 56/45 and 14/40

1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 14/40

56/45 + 14/40 is 287/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 40 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    56/45 = 56 × 8/45 × 8 = 448/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    14/40 = 14 × 9/40 × 9 = 126/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/360 + 126/360 = 448 + 126/360 = 574/360
  5. 574/360 simplified gives 287/180
  6. So, 56/45 + 14/40 = 287/180
    In mixed form: 1107/180

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