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Add 8/80 and 6/28

8/80 + 6/28 is 11/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 28 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    8/80 = 8 × 7/80 × 7 = 56/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
    6/28 = 6 × 20/28 × 20 = 120/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/560 + 120/560 = 56 + 120/560 = 176/560
  5. 176/560 simplified gives 11/35
  6. So, 8/80 + 6/28 = 11/35

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