Add 56/45 and 15/10
1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 1 5/10
56/45 + 15/10 is 247/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
56/45 = 56 × 2/45 × 2 = 112/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
15/10 = 15 × 9/10 × 9 = 135/90 - Add the two like fractions:
112/90 + 135/90 = 112 + 135/90 = 247/90 - So, 56/45 + 15/10 = 247/90
In mixed form: 267/90
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