Add 36/80 and 45/56
36/80 + 45/56 is 351/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 56 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
36/80 = 36 × 7/80 × 7 = 252/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
45/56 = 45 × 10/56 × 10 = 450/560 - Add the two like fractions:
252/560 + 450/560 = 252 + 450/560 = 702/560 - 702/560 simplified gives 351/280
- So, 36/80 + 45/56 = 351/280
In mixed form: 171/280
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