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Add 56/45 and 15/36

1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 15/36

56/45 + 15/36 is 299/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    56/45 = 56 × 4/45 × 4 = 224/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    15/36 = 15 × 5/36 × 5 = 75/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/180 + 75/180 = 224 + 75/180 = 299/180
  5. So, 56/45 + 15/36 = 299/180
    In mixed form: 1119/180

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