Add 32/56 and 40/80
32/56 + 40/80 is 15/14.
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,
32/56 = 32 × 10/56 × 10 = 320/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
40/80 = 40 × 7/80 × 7 = 280/560 - Add the two like fractions:
320/560 + 280/560 = 320 + 280/560 = 600/560 - 600/560 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 32/56 + 40/80 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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