Add 7/56 and 6/80
7/56 + 6/80 is 1/5.
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,
7/56 = 7 × 10/56 × 10 = 70/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
6/80 = 6 × 7/80 × 7 = 42/560 - Add the two like fractions:
70/560 + 42/560 = 70 + 42/560 = 112/560 - 112/560 simplified gives 1/5
- So, 7/56 + 6/80 = 1/5
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