Add 56/45 and 8/4
1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 2 0/4
56/45 + 8/4 is 146/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 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 4 × 45 = 180,
8/4 = 8 × 45/4 × 45 = 360/180 - Add the two like fractions:
224/180 + 360/180 = 224 + 360/180 = 584/180 - 584/180 simplified gives 146/45
- So, 56/45 + 8/4 = 146/45
In mixed form: 311/45
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