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Add 7/56 and 20/45

7/56 + 20/45 is 41/72.

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,
    7/56 = 7 × 45/56 × 45 = 315/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
    20/45 = 20 × 56/45 × 56 = 1120/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/2520 + 1120/2520 = 315 + 1120/2520 = 1435/2520
  5. 1435/2520 simplified gives 41/72
  6. So, 7/56 + 20/45 = 41/72

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