Add 56/80 and 8/45
56/80 + 8/45 is 79/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
56/80 = 56 × 9/80 × 9 = 504/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
8/45 = 8 × 16/45 × 16 = 128/720 - Add the two like fractions:
504/720 + 128/720 = 504 + 128/720 = 632/720 - 632/720 simplified gives 79/90
- So, 56/80 + 8/45 = 79/90
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