Add 3/56 and 14/80
3/56 + 14/80 is 8/35.
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,
3/56 = 3 × 10/56 × 10 = 30/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
14/80 = 14 × 7/80 × 7 = 98/560 - Add the two like fractions:
30/560 + 98/560 = 30 + 98/560 = 128/560 - 128/560 simplified gives 8/35
- So, 3/56 + 14/80 = 8/35
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