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Add 56/45 and 63/54

1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 1 9/54

56/45 + 63/54 is 217/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
    56/45 = 56 × 6/45 × 6 = 336/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    63/54 = 63 × 5/54 × 5 = 315/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/270 + 315/270 = 336 + 315/270 = 651/270
  5. 651/270 simplified gives 217/90
  6. So, 56/45 + 63/54 = 217/90
    In mixed form: 237/90

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