Add 56/45 and 3/8
1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 3/8
56/45 + 3/8 is 583/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
56/45 = 56 × 8/45 × 8 = 448/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
3/8 = 3 × 45/8 × 45 = 135/360 - Add the two like fractions:
448/360 + 135/360 = 448 + 135/360 = 583/360 - So, 56/45 + 3/8 = 583/360
In mixed form: 1223/360
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