Add 80/6 and 28/56
1st number: 13 2/6, 2nd number: 28/56
80/6 + 28/56 is 83/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
80/6 = 80 × 28/6 × 28 = 2240/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
28/56 = 28 × 3/56 × 3 = 84/168 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/168 + 84/168 = 2240 + 84/168 = 2324/168 - 2324/168 simplified gives 83/6
- So, 80/6 + 28/56 = 83/6
In mixed form: 135/6
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