Add 5/80 and 27/56
5/80 + 27/56 is 61/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
5/80 = 5 × 7/80 × 7 = 35/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
27/56 = 27 × 10/56 × 10 = 270/560 - Add the two like fractions:
35/560 + 270/560 = 35 + 270/560 = 305/560 - 305/560 simplified gives 61/112
- So, 5/80 + 27/56 = 61/112
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