Add 14/18 and 49/80
14/18 + 49/80 is 1001/720.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
14/18 = 14 × 40/18 × 40 = 560/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
49/80 = 49 × 9/80 × 9 = 441/720 - Add the two like fractions:
560/720 + 441/720 = 560 + 441/720 = 1001/720 - So, 14/18 + 49/80 = 1001/720
In mixed form: 1281/720
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