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Add 80/15 and 20/56

1st number: 5 5/15, 2nd number: 20/56

80/15 + 20/56 is 239/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 56 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
    80/15 = 80 × 56/15 × 56 = 4480/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    20/56 = 20 × 15/56 × 15 = 300/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4480/840 + 300/840 = 4480 + 300/840 = 4780/840
  5. 4780/840 simplified gives 239/42
  6. So, 80/15 + 20/56 = 239/42
    In mixed form: 529/42

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