Add 9/56 and 12/80
9/56 + 12/80 is 87/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
9/56 = 9 × 10/56 × 10 = 90/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
12/80 = 12 × 7/80 × 7 = 84/560 - Add the two like fractions:
90/560 + 84/560 = 90 + 84/560 = 174/560 - 174/560 simplified gives 87/280
- So, 9/56 + 12/80 = 87/280
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