Add 56/45 and 6/32
1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 6/32
56/45 + 6/32 is 1031/720.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 32 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
56/45 = 56 × 32/45 × 32 = 1792/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
6/32 = 6 × 45/32 × 45 = 270/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1792/1440 + 270/1440 = 1792 + 270/1440 = 2062/1440 - 2062/1440 simplified gives 1031/720
- So, 56/45 + 6/32 = 1031/720
In mixed form: 1311/720
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