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Add 14/80 and 10/98

14/80 + 10/98 is 543/1960.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 98 is 3920

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
    14/80 = 14 × 49/80 × 49 = 686/3920
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
    10/98 = 10 × 40/98 × 40 = 400/3920
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    686/3920 + 400/3920 = 686 + 400/3920 = 1086/3920
  5. 1086/3920 simplified gives 543/1960
  6. So, 14/80 + 10/98 = 543/1960

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