Add 5/80 and 49/70
5/80 + 49/70 is 61/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 70 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 70 × 8 = 560,
49/70 = 49 × 8/70 × 8 = 392/560 - Add the two like fractions:
35/560 + 392/560 = 35 + 392/560 = 427/560 - 427/560 simplified gives 61/80
- So, 5/80 + 49/70 = 61/80
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