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Add 9/28 and 10/80

9/28 + 10/80 is 25/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
    9/28 = 9 × 20/28 × 20 = 180/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    10/80 = 10 × 7/80 × 7 = 70/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/560 + 70/560 = 180 + 70/560 = 250/560
  5. 250/560 simplified gives 25/56
  6. So, 9/28 + 10/80 = 25/56

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