Add 56/45 and 2/75
1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 2/75
56/45 + 2/75 is 286/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
56/45 = 56 × 5/45 × 5 = 280/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
2/75 = 2 × 3/75 × 3 = 6/225 - Add the two like fractions:
280/225 + 6/225 = 280 + 6/225 = 286/225 - So, 56/45 + 2/75 = 286/225
In mixed form: 161/225
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