Add 24/28 and 10/80
24/28 + 10/80 is 55/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
24/28 = 24 × 20/28 × 20 = 480/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
10/80 = 10 × 7/80 × 7 = 70/560 - Add the two like fractions:
480/560 + 70/560 = 480 + 70/560 = 550/560 - 550/560 simplified gives 55/56
- So, 24/28 + 10/80 = 55/56
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