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Add 56/45 and 45/10

1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 4 5/10

56/45 + 45/10 is 517/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    56/45 = 56 × 2/45 × 2 = 112/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    45/10 = 45 × 9/10 × 9 = 405/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/90 + 405/90 = 112 + 405/90 = 517/90
  5. So, 56/45 + 45/10 = 517/90
    In mixed form: 567/90

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