Add 14/70 and 48/80
14/70 + 48/80 is 4/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
14/70 = 14 × 8/70 × 8 = 112/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
48/80 = 48 × 7/80 × 7 = 336/560 - Add the two like fractions:
112/560 + 336/560 = 112 + 336/560 = 448/560 - 448/560 simplified gives 4/5
- So, 14/70 + 48/80 = 4/5
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