Add 6/7 and 45/56
6/7 + 45/56 is 93/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
6/7 = 6 × 8/7 × 8 = 48/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
45/56 = 45 × 1/56 × 1 = 45/56 - Add the two like fractions:
48/56 + 45/56 = 48 + 45/56 = 93/56 - So, 6/7 + 45/56 = 93/56
In mixed form: 137/56
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