Add 8/56 and 72/80
8/56 + 72/80 is 73/70.
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,
72/80 = 72 × 7/80 × 7 = 504/560 - Add the two like fractions:
80/560 + 504/560 = 80 + 504/560 = 584/560 - 584/560 simplified gives 73/70
- So, 8/56 + 72/80 = 73/70
In mixed form: 13/70
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