Add 56/45 and 15/48, Solve 1 11/45 + 15/48 as a fraction

Add 56/45 and 15/48

1^st number: 1 11/45, 2^nd number: 15/48

56/45 + 15/48 is 1121/720.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 48 is 720

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
56/45 = 56 × 16/45 × 16 = 896/720
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
15/48 = 15 × 15/48 × 15 = 225/720
Add the two like fractions:
896/720 + 225/720 = 896 + 225/720 = 1121/720
So, 56/45 + 15/48 = 1121/720
In mixed form: 1401/720

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