Add 1/80 and 14/40
1/80 + 14/40 is 29/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 40 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
1/80 = 1 × 1/80 × 1 = 1/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
14/40 = 14 × 2/40 × 2 = 28/80 - Add the two like fractions:
1/80 + 28/80 = 1 + 28/80 = 29/80 - So, 1/80 + 14/40 = 29/80
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