Add 8/28 and 5/80
8/28 + 5/80 is 39/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
8/28 = 8 × 20/28 × 20 = 160/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
5/80 = 5 × 7/80 × 7 = 35/560 - Add the two like fractions:
160/560 + 35/560 = 160 + 35/560 = 195/560 - 195/560 simplified gives 39/112
- So, 8/28 + 5/80 = 39/112
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