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Add 9/45 and 1/56

9/45 + 1/56 is 61/280.

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,
    9/45 = 9 × 56/45 × 56 = 504/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    1/56 = 1 × 45/56 × 45 = 45/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/2520 + 45/2520 = 504 + 45/2520 = 549/2520
  5. 549/2520 simplified gives 61/280
  6. So, 9/45 + 1/56 = 61/280

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