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Add 14/7 and 45/80

1st number: 2 0/7, 2nd number: 45/80

14/7 + 45/80 is 41/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
    14/7 = 14 × 80/7 × 80 = 1120/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    45/80 = 45 × 7/80 × 7 = 315/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/560 + 315/560 = 1120 + 315/560 = 1435/560
  5. 1435/560 simplified gives 41/16
  6. So, 14/7 + 45/80 = 41/16
    In mixed form: 29/16

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