Add 15/80 and 27/56
15/80 + 27/56 is 75/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 56 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
15/80 = 15 × 7/80 × 7 = 105/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
27/56 = 27 × 10/56 × 10 = 270/560 - Add the two like fractions:
105/560 + 270/560 = 105 + 270/560 = 375/560 - 375/560 simplified gives 75/112
- So, 15/80 + 27/56 = 75/112
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