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Add 1/14 and 32/80

1/14 + 32/80 is 33/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
    1/14 = 1 × 40/14 × 40 = 40/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    32/80 = 32 × 7/80 × 7 = 224/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/560 + 224/560 = 40 + 224/560 = 264/560
  5. 264/560 simplified gives 33/70
  6. So, 1/14 + 32/80 = 33/70

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