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Add 56/45 and 25/54

1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 25/54

56/45 + 25/54 is 461/270.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
    56/45 = 56 × 6/45 × 6 = 336/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    25/54 = 25 × 5/54 × 5 = 125/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/270 + 125/270 = 336 + 125/270 = 461/270
  5. So, 56/45 + 25/54 = 461/270
    In mixed form: 1191/270

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