Add 9/56 and 60/45, Solve 9/56 + 1 15/45 as a fraction

Add 9/56 and 60/45

1^st number: 9/56, 2^nd number: 1 15/45

9/56 + 60/45 is 251/168.

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,
9/56 = 9 × 45/56 × 45 = 405/2520
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
60/45 = 60 × 56/45 × 56 = 3360/2520
Add the two like fractions:
405/2520 + 3360/2520 = 405 + 3360/2520 = 3765/2520
3765/2520 simplified gives 251/168
So, 9/56 + 60/45 = 251/168
In mixed form: 183/168

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