Add 80/2 and 4/56, Solve 40 0/2 + 4/56 as a fraction

Add 80/2 and 4/56

1^st number: 40 0/2, 2^nd number: 4/56

80/2 + 4/56 is 561/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 56 is 56

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 28 = 56,
80/2 = 80 × 28/2 × 28 = 2240/56
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
4/56 = 4 × 1/56 × 1 = 4/56
Add the two like fractions:
2240/56 + 4/56 = 2240 + 4/56 = 2244/56
2244/56 simplified gives 561/14
So, 80/2 + 4/56 = 561/14
In mixed form: 401/14

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