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Add 9/56 and 20/80

9/56 + 20/80 is 23/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
    9/56 = 9 × 10/56 × 10 = 90/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    20/80 = 20 × 7/80 × 7 = 140/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/560 + 140/560 = 90 + 140/560 = 230/560
  5. 230/560 simplified gives 23/56
  6. So, 9/56 + 20/80 = 23/56

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