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Add 56/45 and 49/16

1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 3 1/16

56/45 + 49/16 is 3101/720.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 16 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    56/45 = 56 × 16/45 × 16 = 896/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    49/16 = 49 × 45/16 × 45 = 2205/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    896/720 + 2205/720 = 896 + 2205/720 = 3101/720
  5. So, 56/45 + 49/16 = 3101/720
    In mixed form: 4221/720

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