Add 14/80 and 12/14
14/80 + 12/14 is 289/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 14 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
14/80 = 14 × 7/80 × 7 = 98/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
12/14 = 12 × 40/14 × 40 = 480/560 - Add the two like fractions:
98/560 + 480/560 = 98 + 480/560 = 578/560 - 578/560 simplified gives 289/280
- So, 14/80 + 12/14 = 289/280
In mixed form: 19/280
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