Add 32/56 and 8/80
32/56 + 8/80 is 47/70.
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,
8/80 = 8 × 7/80 × 7 = 56/560 - Add the two like fractions:
320/560 + 56/560 = 320 + 56/560 = 376/560 - 376/560 simplified gives 47/70
- So, 32/56 + 8/80 = 47/70
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