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Add 56/80 and 27/70

56/80 + 27/70 is 38/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    56/80 = 56 × 7/80 × 7 = 392/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    27/70 = 27 × 8/70 × 8 = 216/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/560 + 216/560 = 392 + 216/560 = 608/560
  5. 608/560 simplified gives 38/35
  6. So, 56/80 + 27/70 = 38/35
    In mixed form: 13/35

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