Add 24/28 and 56/80
24/28 + 56/80 is 109/70.
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,
56/80 = 56 × 7/80 × 7 = 392/560 - Add the two like fractions:
480/560 + 392/560 = 480 + 392/560 = 872/560 - 872/560 simplified gives 109/70
- So, 24/28 + 56/80 = 109/70
In mixed form: 139/70
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