Add 56/45 and 5/60
1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 5/60
56/45 + 5/60 is 239/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
56/45 = 56 × 4/45 × 4 = 224/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
5/60 = 5 × 3/60 × 3 = 15/180 - Add the two like fractions:
224/180 + 15/180 = 224 + 15/180 = 239/180 - So, 56/45 + 5/60 = 239/180
In mixed form: 159/180
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