Add 49/56 and 14/80
49/56 + 14/80 is 21/20.
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,
49/56 = 49 × 10/56 × 10 = 490/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
14/80 = 14 × 7/80 × 7 = 98/560 - Add the two like fractions:
490/560 + 98/560 = 490 + 98/560 = 588/560 - 588/560 simplified gives 21/20
- So, 49/56 + 14/80 = 21/20
In mixed form: 11/20
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