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Add 7/56 and 8/5

1st number: 7/56, 2nd number: 1 3/5

7/56 + 8/5 is 69/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 5 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    7/56 = 7 × 5/56 × 5 = 35/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
    8/5 = 8 × 56/5 × 56 = 448/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/280 + 448/280 = 35 + 448/280 = 483/280
  5. 483/280 simplified gives 69/40
  6. So, 7/56 + 8/5 = 69/40
    In mixed form: 129/40

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