Add 56/45 and 8/20
1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 8/20
56/45 + 8/20 is 74/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 20 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 20 × 9 = 180,
8/20 = 8 × 9/20 × 9 = 72/180 - Add the two like fractions:
224/180 + 72/180 = 224 + 72/180 = 296/180 - 296/180 simplified gives 74/45
- So, 56/45 + 8/20 = 74/45
In mixed form: 129/45
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