Add 56/70 and 3/80
56/70 + 3/80 is 67/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
56/70 = 56 × 8/70 × 8 = 448/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
3/80 = 3 × 7/80 × 7 = 21/560 - Add the two like fractions:
448/560 + 21/560 = 448 + 21/560 = 469/560 - 469/560 simplified gives 67/80
- So, 56/70 + 3/80 = 67/80
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