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Add 8/28 and 70/80

8/28 + 70/80 is 65/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
    8/28 = 8 × 20/28 × 20 = 160/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    70/80 = 70 × 7/80 × 7 = 490/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/560 + 490/560 = 160 + 490/560 = 650/560
  5. 650/560 simplified gives 65/56
  6. So, 8/28 + 70/80 = 65/56
    In mixed form: 19/56

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