Add 8/80 and 3/56
8/80 + 3/56 is 43/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 56 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
8/80 = 8 × 7/80 × 7 = 56/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
3/56 = 3 × 10/56 × 10 = 30/560 - Add the two like fractions:
56/560 + 30/560 = 56 + 30/560 = 86/560 - 86/560 simplified gives 43/280
- So, 8/80 + 3/56 = 43/280
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 16/80+3/56 8/80+6/56 24/80+3/56 8/80+9/56 40/80+3/56 8/80+15/56 56/80+3/56 8/80+21/56