Add 56/6 and 12/45
1st number: 9 2/6, 2nd number: 12/45
56/6 + 12/45 is 48/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
56/6 = 56 × 15/6 × 15 = 840/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
12/45 = 12 × 2/45 × 2 = 24/90 - Add the two like fractions:
840/90 + 24/90 = 840 + 24/90 = 864/90 - 864/90 simplified gives 48/5
- So, 56/6 + 12/45 = 48/5
In mixed form: 93/5
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