Add 7/45 and 28/56
7/45 + 28/56 is 59/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
7/45 = 7 × 56/45 × 56 = 392/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
28/56 = 28 × 45/56 × 45 = 1260/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
392/2520 + 1260/2520 = 392 + 1260/2520 = 1652/2520 - 1652/2520 simplified gives 59/90
- So, 7/45 + 28/56 = 59/90
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