Add 8/56 and 54/80
8/56 + 54/80 is 229/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
8/56 = 8 × 10/56 × 10 = 80/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
54/80 = 54 × 7/80 × 7 = 378/560 - Add the two like fractions:
80/560 + 378/560 = 80 + 378/560 = 458/560 - 458/560 simplified gives 229/280
- So, 8/56 + 54/80 = 229/280
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