Add 9/56 and 75/80
9/56 + 75/80 is 123/112.
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,
75/80 = 75 × 7/80 × 7 = 525/560 - Add the two like fractions:
90/560 + 525/560 = 90 + 525/560 = 615/560 - 615/560 simplified gives 123/112
- So, 9/56 + 75/80 = 123/112
In mixed form: 111/112
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