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Add 6/56 and 72/45

1st number: 6/56, 2nd number: 1 27/45

6/56 + 72/45 is 239/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    6/56 = 6 × 45/56 × 45 = 270/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
    72/45 = 72 × 56/45 × 56 = 4032/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/2520 + 4032/2520 = 270 + 4032/2520 = 4302/2520
  5. 4302/2520 simplified gives 239/140
  6. So, 6/56 + 72/45 = 239/140
    In mixed form: 199/140

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