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Add 56/45 and 27/10

1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 2 7/10

56/45 + 27/10 is 71/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    56/45 = 56 × 2/45 × 2 = 112/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    27/10 = 27 × 9/10 × 9 = 243/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/90 + 243/90 = 112 + 243/90 = 355/90
  5. 355/90 simplified gives 71/18
  6. So, 56/45 + 27/10 = 71/18
    In mixed form: 317/18

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