Add 80/56 and 42/45
1st number: 1 24/56, 2nd number: 42/45
80/56 + 42/45 is 248/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 45 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
80/56 = 80 × 45/56 × 45 = 3600/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
42/45 = 42 × 56/45 × 56 = 2352/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
3600/2520 + 2352/2520 = 3600 + 2352/2520 = 5952/2520 - 5952/2520 simplified gives 248/105
- So, 80/56 + 42/45 = 248/105
In mixed form: 238/105
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