Add 10/80 and 10/7
1st number: 10/80, 2nd number: 1 3/7
10/80 + 10/7 is 87/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 7 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
10/80 = 10 × 7/80 × 7 = 70/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
10/7 = 10 × 80/7 × 80 = 800/560 - Add the two like fractions:
70/560 + 800/560 = 70 + 800/560 = 870/560 - 870/560 simplified gives 87/56
- So, 10/80 + 10/7 = 87/56
In mixed form: 131/56
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