Add 14/80 and 30/50
14/80 + 30/50 is 31/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 50 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
14/80 = 14 × 5/80 × 5 = 70/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
30/50 = 30 × 8/50 × 8 = 240/400 - Add the two like fractions:
70/400 + 240/400 = 70 + 240/400 = 310/400 - 310/400 simplified gives 31/40
- So, 14/80 + 30/50 = 31/40
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