Add 16/56 and 20/80
16/56 + 20/80 is 15/28.
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,
16/56 = 16 × 10/56 × 10 = 160/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
20/80 = 20 × 7/80 × 7 = 140/560 - Add the two like fractions:
160/560 + 140/560 = 160 + 140/560 = 300/560 - 300/560 simplified gives 15/28
- So, 16/56 + 20/80 = 15/28
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 32/56+20/80 16/56+40/80 48/56+20/80 16/56+60/80 80/56+20/80