Add 56/45 and 25/6
1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 4 1/6
56/45 + 25/6 is 487/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 6 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
56/45 = 56 × 2/45 × 2 = 112/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
25/6 = 25 × 15/6 × 15 = 375/90 - Add the two like fractions:
112/90 + 375/90 = 112 + 375/90 = 487/90 - So, 56/45 + 25/6 = 487/90
In mixed form: 537/90
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