Add 5/80 and 6/28
5/80 + 6/28 is 31/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 28 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 28 × 20 = 560,
6/28 = 6 × 20/28 × 20 = 120/560 - Add the two like fractions:
35/560 + 120/560 = 35 + 120/560 = 155/560 - 155/560 simplified gives 31/112
- So, 5/80 + 6/28 = 31/112
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/80+6/28 5/80+12/28 5/80+6/56 15/80+6/28 5/80+18/28 5/80+6/84 25/80+6/28 5/80+30/28 35/80+6/28 5/80+42/28