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Add 2/56 and 80/5

1st number: 2/56, 2nd number: 16 0/5

2/56 + 80/5 is 449/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 5 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
    80/5 = 80 × 56/5 × 56 = 4480/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/280 + 4480/280 = 10 + 4480/280 = 4490/280
  5. 4490/280 simplified gives 449/28
  6. So, 2/56 + 80/5 = 449/28
    In mixed form: 161/28

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