Add 8/5 and 6/56
1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 6/56
8/5 + 6/56 is 239/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
8/5 = 8 × 56/5 × 56 = 448/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
6/56 = 6 × 5/56 × 5 = 30/280 - Add the two like fractions:
448/280 + 30/280 = 448 + 30/280 = 478/280 - 478/280 simplified gives 239/140
- So, 8/5 + 6/56 = 239/140
In mixed form: 199/140
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