Add 75/15 and 56/45
1st number: 5 0/15, 2nd number: 1 11/45
75/15 + 56/45 is 281/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
75/15 = 75 × 3/15 × 3 = 225/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
56/45 = 56 × 1/45 × 1 = 56/45 - Add the two like fractions:
225/45 + 56/45 = 225 + 56/45 = 281/45 - So, 75/15 + 56/45 = 281/45
In mixed form: 611/45
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