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Add 56/45 and 42/54

1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 42/54

56/45 + 42/54 is 91/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
    56/45 = 56 × 6/45 × 6 = 336/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    42/54 = 42 × 5/54 × 5 = 210/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/270 + 210/270 = 336 + 210/270 = 546/270
  5. 546/270 simplified gives 91/45
  6. So, 56/45 + 42/54 = 91/45
    In mixed form: 21/45

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