Add 14/80 and 36/50
14/80 + 36/50 is 179/200.
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,
36/50 = 36 × 8/50 × 8 = 288/400 - Add the two like fractions:
70/400 + 288/400 = 70 + 288/400 = 358/400 - 358/400 simplified gives 179/200
- So, 14/80 + 36/50 = 179/200
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