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Add 6/45 and 49/56

6/45 + 49/56 is 121/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 56 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
    6/45 = 6 × 56/45 × 56 = 336/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    49/56 = 49 × 45/56 × 45 = 2205/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/2520 + 2205/2520 = 336 + 2205/2520 = 2541/2520
  5. 2541/2520 simplified gives 121/120
  6. So, 6/45 + 49/56 = 121/120
    In mixed form: 11/120

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