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Add 8/56 and 50/80

8/56 + 50/80 is 43/56.

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,
    50/80 = 50 × 7/80 × 7 = 350/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/560 + 350/560 = 80 + 350/560 = 430/560
  5. 430/560 simplified gives 43/56
  6. So, 8/56 + 50/80 = 43/56

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