Add 6/56 and 35/80
6/56 + 35/80 is 61/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
6/56 = 6 × 10/56 × 10 = 60/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
35/80 = 35 × 7/80 × 7 = 245/560 - Add the two like fractions:
60/560 + 245/560 = 60 + 245/560 = 305/560 - 305/560 simplified gives 61/112
- So, 6/56 + 35/80 = 61/112
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