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Add 56/80 and 25/36

56/80 + 25/36 is 251/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 36 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    56/80 = 56 × 9/80 × 9 = 504/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
    25/36 = 25 × 20/36 × 20 = 500/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/720 + 500/720 = 504 + 500/720 = 1004/720
  5. 1004/720 simplified gives 251/180
  6. So, 56/80 + 25/36 = 251/180
    In mixed form: 171/180

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