Add 5/28 and 10/80
5/28 + 10/80 is 17/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
5/28 = 5 × 20/28 × 20 = 100/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
10/80 = 10 × 7/80 × 7 = 70/560 - Add the two like fractions:
100/560 + 70/560 = 100 + 70/560 = 170/560 - 170/560 simplified gives 17/56
- So, 5/28 + 10/80 = 17/56
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