Add 14/24 and 2/80
14/24 + 2/80 is 73/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
14/24 = 14 × 10/24 × 10 = 140/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
2/80 = 2 × 3/80 × 3 = 6/240 - Add the two like fractions:
140/240 + 6/240 = 140 + 6/240 = 146/240 - 146/240 simplified gives 73/120
- So, 14/24 + 2/80 = 73/120
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