Add 84/56 and 5/45
1st number: 1 28/56, 2nd number: 5/45
84/56 + 5/45 is 29/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
84/56 = 84 × 45/56 × 45 = 3780/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
5/45 = 5 × 56/45 × 56 = 280/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
3780/2520 + 280/2520 = 3780 + 280/2520 = 4060/2520 - 4060/2520 simplified gives 29/18
- So, 84/56 + 5/45 = 29/18
In mixed form: 111/18
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