Add 14/25 and 42/80
14/25 + 42/80 is 217/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 80 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
14/25 = 14 × 16/25 × 16 = 224/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
42/80 = 42 × 5/80 × 5 = 210/400 - Add the two like fractions:
224/400 + 210/400 = 224 + 210/400 = 434/400 - 434/400 simplified gives 217/200
- So, 14/25 + 42/80 = 217/200
In mixed form: 117/200
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