Add 4/56 and 36/80
4/56 + 36/80 is 73/140.
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,
36/80 = 36 × 7/80 × 7 = 252/560 - Add the two like fractions:
40/560 + 252/560 = 40 + 252/560 = 292/560 - 292/560 simplified gives 73/140
- So, 4/56 + 36/80 = 73/140
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