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Add 4/80 and 42/56

4/80 + 42/56 is 4/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    4/80 = 4 × 7/80 × 7 = 28/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
    42/56 = 42 × 10/56 × 10 = 420/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/560 + 420/560 = 28 + 420/560 = 448/560
  5. 448/560 simplified gives 4/5
  6. So, 4/80 + 42/56 = 4/5

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