Add 56/80 and 84/96
56/80 + 84/96 is 63/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
56/80 = 56 × 6/80 × 6 = 336/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
84/96 = 84 × 5/96 × 5 = 420/480 - Add the two like fractions:
336/480 + 420/480 = 336 + 420/480 = 756/480 - 756/480 simplified gives 63/40
- So, 56/80 + 84/96 = 63/40
In mixed form: 123/40
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