Add 70/56 and 54/80
1st number: 1 14/56, 2nd number: 54/80
70/56 + 54/80 is 77/40.
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,
70/56 = 70 × 10/56 × 10 = 700/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
54/80 = 54 × 7/80 × 7 = 378/560 - Add the two like fractions:
700/560 + 378/560 = 700 + 378/560 = 1078/560 - 1078/560 simplified gives 77/40
- So, 70/56 + 54/80 = 77/40
In mixed form: 137/40
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