Add 56/80 and 2/35
56/80 + 2/35 is 53/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 35 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
56/80 = 56 × 7/80 × 7 = 392/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
2/35 = 2 × 16/35 × 16 = 32/560 - Add the two like fractions:
392/560 + 32/560 = 392 + 32/560 = 424/560 - 424/560 simplified gives 53/70
- So, 56/80 + 2/35 = 53/70
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