Add 48/7 and 56/80
1st number: 6 6/7, 2nd number: 56/80
48/7 + 56/80 is 529/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
48/7 = 48 × 80/7 × 80 = 3840/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
56/80 = 56 × 7/80 × 7 = 392/560 - Add the two like fractions:
3840/560 + 392/560 = 3840 + 392/560 = 4232/560 - 4232/560 simplified gives 529/70
- So, 48/7 + 56/80 = 529/70
In mixed form: 739/70
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