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Add 2/28 and 90/80

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

2/28 + 90/80 is 67/56.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
    2/28 = 2 × 20/28 × 20 = 40/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    90/80 = 90 × 7/80 × 7 = 630/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/560 + 630/560 = 40 + 630/560 = 670/560
  5. 670/560 simplified gives 67/56
  6. So, 2/28 + 90/80 = 67/56
    In mixed form: 111/56

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