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Add 18/56 and 16/80

18/56 + 16/80 is 73/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
    18/56 = 18 × 10/56 × 10 = 180/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    16/80 = 16 × 7/80 × 7 = 112/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/560 + 112/560 = 180 + 112/560 = 292/560
  5. 292/560 simplified gives 73/140
  6. So, 18/56 + 16/80 = 73/140

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