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Add 56/6 and 36/45

1st number: 9 2/6, 2nd number: 36/45

56/6 + 36/45 is 152/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    56/6 = 56 × 15/6 × 15 = 840/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    36/45 = 36 × 2/45 × 2 = 72/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/90 + 72/90 = 840 + 72/90 = 912/90
  5. 912/90 simplified gives 152/15
  6. So, 56/6 + 36/45 = 152/15
    In mixed form: 102/15

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