Add 56/45 and 28/96
1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 28/96
56/45 + 28/96 is 553/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
56/45 = 56 × 32/45 × 32 = 1792/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
28/96 = 28 × 15/96 × 15 = 420/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1792/1440 + 420/1440 = 1792 + 420/1440 = 2212/1440 - 2212/1440 simplified gives 553/360
- So, 56/45 + 28/96 = 553/360
In mixed form: 1193/360
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