Add 56/45 and 5/49
1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 5/49
56/45 + 5/49 is 2969/2205.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
56/45 = 56 × 49/45 × 49 = 2744/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
5/49 = 5 × 45/49 × 45 = 225/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
2744/2205 + 225/2205 = 2744 + 225/2205 = 2969/2205 - So, 56/45 + 5/49 = 2969/2205
In mixed form: 1764/2205
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