Add 9/80 and 50/56
9/80 + 50/56 is 563/560.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 56 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
9/80 = 9 × 7/80 × 7 = 63/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
50/56 = 50 × 10/56 × 10 = 500/560 - Add the two like fractions:
63/560 + 500/560 = 63 + 500/560 = 563/560 - So, 9/80 + 50/56 = 563/560
In mixed form: 13/560
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