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Add 14/80 and 36/70

14/80 + 36/70 is 193/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 70 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    14/80 = 14 × 7/80 × 7 = 98/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    36/70 = 36 × 8/70 × 8 = 288/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/560 + 288/560 = 98 + 288/560 = 386/560
  5. 386/560 simplified gives 193/280
  6. So, 14/80 + 36/70 = 193/280

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