Add 8/3 and 45/56
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 45/56
8/3 + 45/56 is 583/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
8/3 = 8 × 56/3 × 56 = 448/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
45/56 = 45 × 3/56 × 3 = 135/168 - Add the two like fractions:
448/168 + 135/168 = 448 + 135/168 = 583/168 - So, 8/3 + 45/56 = 583/168
In mixed form: 379/168
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