Add 56/45 and 5/25
1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 5/25
56/45 + 5/25 is 13/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 25 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 25 × 9 = 225,
5/25 = 5 × 9/25 × 9 = 45/225 - Add the two like fractions:
280/225 + 45/225 = 280 + 45/225 = 325/225 - 325/225 simplified gives 13/9
- So, 56/45 + 5/25 = 13/9
In mixed form: 14/9
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