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Add 80/18 and 20/56

1st number: 4 8/18, 2nd number: 20/56

80/18 + 20/56 is 605/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 56 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
    80/18 = 80 × 28/18 × 28 = 2240/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    20/56 = 20 × 9/56 × 9 = 180/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2240/504 + 180/504 = 2240 + 180/504 = 2420/504
  5. 2420/504 simplified gives 605/126
  6. So, 80/18 + 20/56 = 605/126
    In mixed form: 4101/126

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