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Add 14/32 and 80/25

1st number: 14/32, 2nd number: 3 5/25

14/32 + 80/25 is 291/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 25 is 800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    14/32 = 14 × 25/32 × 25 = 350/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
    80/25 = 80 × 32/25 × 32 = 2560/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/800 + 2560/800 = 350 + 2560/800 = 2910/800
  5. 2910/800 simplified gives 291/80
  6. So, 14/32 + 80/25 = 291/80
    In mixed form: 351/80

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