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Add 14/56 and 80/5

1st number: 14/56, 2nd number: 16 0/5

14/56 + 80/5 is 65/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 5 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    14/56 = 14 × 5/56 × 5 = 70/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
    80/5 = 80 × 56/5 × 56 = 4480/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/280 + 4480/280 = 70 + 4480/280 = 4550/280
  5. 4550/280 simplified gives 65/4
  6. So, 14/56 + 80/5 = 65/4
    In mixed form: 161/4

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