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Add 8/56 and 12/80

8/56 + 12/80 is 41/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
    8/56 = 8 × 10/56 × 10 = 80/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    12/80 = 12 × 7/80 × 7 = 84/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/560 + 84/560 = 80 + 84/560 = 164/560
  5. 164/560 simplified gives 41/140
  6. So, 8/56 + 12/80 = 41/140

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