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Add 10/80 and 40/28

1st number: 10/80, 2nd number: 1 12/28

10/80 + 40/28 is 87/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 28 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    10/80 = 10 × 7/80 × 7 = 70/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
    40/28 = 40 × 20/28 × 20 = 800/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/560 + 800/560 = 70 + 800/560 = 870/560
  5. 870/560 simplified gives 87/56
  6. So, 10/80 + 40/28 = 87/56
    In mixed form: 131/56

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