Add 5/56 and 72/80
5/56 + 72/80 is 277/280.
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,
5/56 = 5 × 10/56 × 10 = 50/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
72/80 = 72 × 7/80 × 7 = 504/560 - Add the two like fractions:
50/560 + 504/560 = 50 + 504/560 = 554/560 - 554/560 simplified gives 277/280
- So, 5/56 + 72/80 = 277/280
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