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Add 1/56 and 4/80

1/56 + 4/80 is 19/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
    1/56 = 1 × 10/56 × 10 = 10/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    4/80 = 4 × 7/80 × 7 = 28/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/560 + 28/560 = 10 + 28/560 = 38/560
  5. 38/560 simplified gives 19/280
  6. So, 1/56 + 4/80 = 19/280

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