Add 1/56 and 42/80
1/56 + 42/80 is 19/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
1/56 = 1 × 10/56 × 10 = 10/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
42/80 = 42 × 7/80 × 7 = 294/560 - Add the two like fractions:
10/560 + 294/560 = 10 + 294/560 = 304/560 - 304/560 simplified gives 19/35
- So, 1/56 + 42/80 = 19/35
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