Add 56/45 and 84/75, Solve 1 11/45 + 1 9/75 as a fraction

Add 56/45 and 84/75

1^st number: 1 11/45, 2^nd number: 1 9/75

56/45 + 84/75 is 532/225.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 75 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 75 × 3 = 225,
84/75 = 84 × 3/75 × 3 = 252/225
Add the two like fractions:
280/225 + 252/225 = 280 + 252/225 = 532/225
So, 56/45 + 84/75 = 532/225
In mixed form: 282/225

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