Add 9/56 and 54/80
9/56 + 54/80 is 117/140.
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,
54/80 = 54 × 7/80 × 7 = 378/560 - Add the two like fractions:
90/560 + 378/560 = 90 + 378/560 = 468/560 - 468/560 simplified gives 117/140
- So, 9/56 + 54/80 = 117/140
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