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Add 14/35 and 18/80

14/35 + 18/80 is 5/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    14/35 = 14 × 16/35 × 16 = 224/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    18/80 = 18 × 7/80 × 7 = 126/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/560 + 126/560 = 224 + 126/560 = 350/560
  5. 350/560 simplified gives 5/8
  6. So, 14/35 + 18/80 = 5/8

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