Add 1/70 and 56/80
1/70 + 56/80 is 5/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
1/70 = 1 × 8/70 × 8 = 8/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
56/80 = 56 × 7/80 × 7 = 392/560 - Add the two like fractions:
8/560 + 392/560 = 8 + 392/560 = 400/560 - 400/560 simplified gives 5/7
- So, 1/70 + 56/80 = 5/7
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