Add 14/2 and 75/80
1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 75/80
14/2 + 75/80 is 127/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
14/2 = 14 × 40/2 × 40 = 560/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
75/80 = 75 × 1/80 × 1 = 75/80 - Add the two like fractions:
560/80 + 75/80 = 560 + 75/80 = 635/80 - 635/80 simplified gives 127/16
- So, 14/2 + 75/80 = 127/16
In mixed form: 715/16
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