Add 8/56 and 1/5
8/56 + 1/5 is 12/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
8/56 = 8 × 5/56 × 5 = 40/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
1/5 = 1 × 56/5 × 56 = 56/280 - Add the two like fractions:
40/280 + 56/280 = 40 + 56/280 = 96/280 - 96/280 simplified gives 12/35
- So, 8/56 + 1/5 = 12/35
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