Add 56/7 and 4/45
1st number: 8 0/7, 2nd number: 4/45
56/7 + 4/45 is 364/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
56/7 = 56 × 45/7 × 45 = 2520/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
4/45 = 4 × 7/45 × 7 = 28/315 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/315 + 28/315 = 2520 + 28/315 = 2548/315 - 2548/315 simplified gives 364/45
- So, 56/7 + 4/45 = 364/45
In mixed form: 84/45
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