Add 8/14 and 56/45, Solve 8/14 + 1 11/45 as a fraction

Add 8/14 and 56/45

1^st number: 8/14, 2^nd number: 1 11/45

8/14 + 56/45 is 572/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 45 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
8/14 = 8 × 45/14 × 45 = 360/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
56/45 = 56 × 14/45 × 14 = 784/630
Add the two like fractions:
360/630 + 784/630 = 360 + 784/630 = 1144/630
1144/630 simplified gives 572/315
So, 8/14 + 56/45 = 572/315
In mixed form: 1257/315

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