Add 1/80 and 14/50
1/80 + 14/50 is 117/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 50 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
1/80 = 1 × 5/80 × 5 = 5/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
14/50 = 14 × 8/50 × 8 = 112/400 - Add the two like fractions:
5/400 + 112/400 = 5 + 112/400 = 117/400 - So, 1/80 + 14/50 = 117/400
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