Add 4/56 and 5/80
4/56 + 5/80 is 15/112.
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,
5/80 = 5 × 7/80 × 7 = 35/560 - Add the two like fractions:
40/560 + 35/560 = 40 + 35/560 = 75/560 - 75/560 simplified gives 15/112
- So, 4/56 + 5/80 = 15/112
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