Add 80/56 and 27/35
1st number: 1 24/56, 2nd number: 27/35
80/56 + 27/35 is 11/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
80/56 = 80 × 5/56 × 5 = 400/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
27/35 = 27 × 8/35 × 8 = 216/280 - Add the two like fractions:
400/280 + 216/280 = 400 + 216/280 = 616/280 - 616/280 simplified gives 11/5
- So, 80/56 + 27/35 = 11/5
In mixed form: 21/5
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