Add 5/25 and 14/80
5/25 + 14/80 is 3/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 80 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
5/25 = 5 × 16/25 × 16 = 80/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
14/80 = 14 × 5/80 × 5 = 70/400 - Add the two like fractions:
80/400 + 70/400 = 80 + 70/400 = 150/400 - 150/400 simplified gives 3/8
- So, 5/25 + 14/80 = 3/8
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