Add 80/56 and 35/70
1st number: 1 24/56, 2nd number: 35/70
80/56 + 35/70 is 27/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 70 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 70 × 4 = 280,
35/70 = 35 × 4/70 × 4 = 140/280 - Add the two like fractions:
400/280 + 140/280 = 400 + 140/280 = 540/280 - 540/280 simplified gives 27/14
- So, 80/56 + 35/70 = 27/14
In mixed form: 113/14
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