Add 6/56 and 7/45
6/56 + 7/45 is 331/1260.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 45 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
6/56 = 6 × 45/56 × 45 = 270/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
7/45 = 7 × 56/45 × 56 = 392/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
270/2520 + 392/2520 = 270 + 392/2520 = 662/2520 - 662/2520 simplified gives 331/1260
- So, 6/56 + 7/45 = 331/1260
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