Add 56/45 and 2/40
1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 2/40
56/45 + 2/40 is 233/180.
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,
2/40 = 2 × 9/40 × 9 = 18/360 - Add the two like fractions:
448/360 + 18/360 = 448 + 18/360 = 466/360 - 466/360 simplified gives 233/180
- So, 56/45 + 2/40 = 233/180
In mixed form: 153/180
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