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Add 56/45 and 35/36

1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 35/36

56/45 + 35/36 is 133/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    56/45 = 56 × 4/45 × 4 = 224/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/180 + 175/180 = 224 + 175/180 = 399/180
  5. 399/180 simplified gives 133/60
  6. So, 56/45 + 35/36 = 133/60
    In mixed form: 213/60

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