Add 56/45 and 32/60
1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 32/60
56/45 + 32/60 is 16/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
56/45 = 56 × 4/45 × 4 = 224/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
32/60 = 32 × 3/60 × 3 = 96/180 - Add the two like fractions:
224/180 + 96/180 = 224 + 96/180 = 320/180 - 320/180 simplified gives 16/9
- So, 56/45 + 32/60 = 16/9
In mixed form: 17/9
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