Add 8/80 and 5/56
8/80 + 5/56 is 53/280.
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,
5/56 = 5 × 10/56 × 10 = 50/560 - Add the two like fractions:
56/560 + 50/560 = 56 + 50/560 = 106/560 - 106/560 simplified gives 53/280
- So, 8/80 + 5/56 = 53/280
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