Add 56/45 and 36/75
1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 36/75
56/45 + 36/75 is 388/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
56/45 = 56 × 5/45 × 5 = 280/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
36/75 = 36 × 3/75 × 3 = 108/225 - Add the two like fractions:
280/225 + 108/225 = 280 + 108/225 = 388/225 - So, 56/45 + 36/75 = 388/225
In mixed form: 1163/225
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