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Add 81/45 and 10/56

1st number: 1 36/45, 2nd number: 10/56

81/45 + 10/56 is 277/140.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
    81/45 = 81 × 56/45 × 56 = 4536/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    10/56 = 10 × 45/56 × 45 = 450/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4536/2520 + 450/2520 = 4536 + 450/2520 = 4986/2520
  5. 4986/2520 simplified gives 277/140
  6. So, 81/45 + 10/56 = 277/140
    In mixed form: 1137/140

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