Add 56/8 and 5/45
1st number: 7 0/8, 2nd number: 5/45
56/8 + 5/45 is 64/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
56/8 = 56 × 45/8 × 45 = 2520/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
5/45 = 5 × 8/45 × 8 = 40/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/360 + 40/360 = 2520 + 40/360 = 2560/360 - 2560/360 simplified gives 64/9
- So, 56/8 + 5/45 = 64/9
In mixed form: 71/9
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