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Add 56/80 and 45/48

56/80 + 45/48 is 131/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    56/80 = 56 × 3/80 × 3 = 168/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    45/48 = 45 × 5/48 × 5 = 225/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/240 + 225/240 = 168 + 225/240 = 393/240
  5. 393/240 simplified gives 131/80
  6. So, 56/80 + 45/48 = 131/80
    In mixed form: 151/80

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