Add 75/9 and 56/45
1st number: 8 3/9, 2nd number: 1 11/45
75/9 + 56/45 is 431/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
75/9 = 75 × 5/9 × 5 = 375/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
56/45 = 56 × 1/45 × 1 = 56/45 - Add the two like fractions:
375/45 + 56/45 = 375 + 56/45 = 431/45 - So, 75/9 + 56/45 = 431/45
In mixed form: 926/45
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