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Add 8/56 and 9/45

8/56 + 9/45 is 12/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 45 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    8/56 = 8 × 45/56 × 45 = 360/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
    9/45 = 9 × 56/45 × 56 = 504/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/2520 + 504/2520 = 360 + 504/2520 = 864/2520
  5. 864/2520 simplified gives 12/35
  6. So, 8/56 + 9/45 = 12/35

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