Add 56/8 and 6/45
1st number: 7 0/8, 2nd number: 6/45
56/8 + 6/45 is 107/15.
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,
6/45 = 6 × 8/45 × 8 = 48/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/360 + 48/360 = 2520 + 48/360 = 2568/360 - 2568/360 simplified gives 107/15
- So, 56/8 + 6/45 = 107/15
In mixed form: 72/15
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