Add 7/2 and 45/56
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 45/56
7/2 + 45/56 is 241/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 28 = 56,
7/2 = 7 × 28/2 × 28 = 196/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
45/56 = 45 × 1/56 × 1 = 45/56 - Add the two like fractions:
196/56 + 45/56 = 196 + 45/56 = 241/56 - So, 7/2 + 45/56 = 241/56
In mixed form: 417/56
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