Add 80/3 and 2/56
1st number: 26 2/3, 2nd number: 2/56
80/3 + 2/56 is 2243/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
80/3 = 80 × 56/3 × 56 = 4480/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
2/56 = 2 × 3/56 × 3 = 6/168 - Add the two like fractions:
4480/168 + 6/168 = 4480 + 6/168 = 4486/168 - 4486/168 simplified gives 2243/84
- So, 80/3 + 2/56 = 2243/84
In mixed form: 2659/84
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