Add 56/80 and 4/9
56/80 + 4/9 is 103/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 9 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
56/80 = 56 × 9/80 × 9 = 504/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
4/9 = 4 × 80/9 × 80 = 320/720 - Add the two like fractions:
504/720 + 320/720 = 504 + 320/720 = 824/720 - 824/720 simplified gives 103/90
- So, 56/80 + 4/9 = 103/90
In mixed form: 113/90
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