Add 12/56 and 2/80
12/56 + 2/80 is 67/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 80 is 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
12/56 = 12 × 10/56 × 10 = 120/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
2/80 = 2 × 7/80 × 7 = 14/560 - Add the two fractions:
120/560 + 14/560 = 120 + 14/560 = 134/560 - 134/560 simplified gives 67/280
- So, 12/56 + 2/80 = 67/280
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