Add 70/45 and 36/56
1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 36/56
70/45 + 36/56 is 277/126.
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,
70/45 = 70 × 56/45 × 56 = 3920/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
36/56 = 36 × 45/56 × 45 = 1620/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
3920/2520 + 1620/2520 = 3920 + 1620/2520 = 5540/2520 - 5540/2520 simplified gives 277/126
- So, 70/45 + 36/56 = 277/126
In mixed form: 225/126
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