Add 5/80 and 3/7
5/80 + 3/7 is 55/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 7 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 7 × 80 = 560,
3/7 = 3 × 80/7 × 80 = 240/560 - Add the two like fractions:
35/560 + 240/560 = 35 + 240/560 = 275/560 - 275/560 simplified gives 55/112
- So, 5/80 + 3/7 = 55/112
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