Add 5/70 and 6/80
5/70 + 6/80 is 41/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
5/70 = 5 × 8/70 × 8 = 40/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
6/80 = 6 × 7/80 × 7 = 42/560 - Add the two like fractions:
40/560 + 42/560 = 40 + 42/560 = 82/560 - 82/560 simplified gives 41/280
- So, 5/70 + 6/80 = 41/280
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