Add 80/25 and 2/56
1st number: 3 5/25, 2nd number: 2/56
80/25 + 2/56 is 453/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
80/25 = 80 × 56/25 × 56 = 4480/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
2/56 = 2 × 25/56 × 25 = 50/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
4480/1400 + 50/1400 = 4480 + 50/1400 = 4530/1400 - 4530/1400 simplified gives 453/140
- So, 80/25 + 2/56 = 453/140
In mixed form: 333/140
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