Add 4/56 and 16/80
4/56 + 16/80 is 19/70.
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,
4/56 = 4 × 10/56 × 10 = 40/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
16/80 = 16 × 7/80 × 7 = 112/560 - Add the two like fractions:
40/560 + 112/560 = 40 + 112/560 = 152/560 - 152/560 simplified gives 19/70
- So, 4/56 + 16/80 = 19/70
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