Add 10/56 and 10/80
10/56 + 10/80 is 17/56.
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,
10/56 = 10 × 10/56 × 10 = 100/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
10/80 = 10 × 7/80 × 7 = 70/560 - Add the two like fractions:
100/560 + 70/560 = 100 + 70/560 = 170/560 - 170/560 simplified gives 17/56
- So, 10/56 + 10/80 = 17/56
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