Add 2/56 and 72/80
2/56 + 72/80 is 131/140.
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,
2/56 = 2 × 10/56 × 10 = 20/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
72/80 = 72 × 7/80 × 7 = 504/560 - Add the two like fractions:
20/560 + 504/560 = 20 + 504/560 = 524/560 - 524/560 simplified gives 131/140
- So, 2/56 + 72/80 = 131/140
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