Add 56/45 and 8/25
1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 8/25
56/45 + 8/25 is 352/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
56/45 = 56 × 5/45 × 5 = 280/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
8/25 = 8 × 9/25 × 9 = 72/225 - Add the two like fractions:
280/225 + 72/225 = 280 + 72/225 = 352/225 - So, 56/45 + 8/25 = 352/225
In mixed form: 1127/225
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