Add 56/45 and 15/40
1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 15/40
56/45 + 15/40 is 583/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
56/45 = 56 × 8/45 × 8 = 448/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
15/40 = 15 × 9/40 × 9 = 135/360 - Add the two like fractions:
448/360 + 135/360 = 448 + 135/360 = 583/360 - So, 56/45 + 15/40 = 583/360
In mixed form: 1223/360
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