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Add 56/45 and 7/84

1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 7/84

56/45 + 7/84 is 239/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 84 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
    56/45 = 56 × 28/45 × 28 = 1568/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
    7/84 = 7 × 15/84 × 15 = 105/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1568/1260 + 105/1260 = 1568 + 105/1260 = 1673/1260
  5. 1673/1260 simplified gives 239/180
  6. So, 56/45 + 7/84 = 239/180
    In mixed form: 159/180

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