Add 9/56 and 4/80
9/56 + 4/80 is 59/280.
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,
4/80 = 4 × 7/80 × 7 = 28/560 - Add the two like fractions:
90/560 + 28/560 = 90 + 28/560 = 118/560 - 118/560 simplified gives 59/280
- So, 9/56 + 4/80 = 59/280
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