Add 56/45 and 18/24
1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 18/24
56/45 + 18/24 is 359/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 24 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 24 × 15 = 360,
18/24 = 18 × 15/24 × 15 = 270/360 - Add the two like fractions:
448/360 + 270/360 = 448 + 270/360 = 718/360 - 718/360 simplified gives 359/180
- So, 56/45 + 18/24 = 359/180
In mixed form: 1179/180
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