Add 14/80 and 7/6, Solve 14/80 + 1 1/6 as a fraction

Add 14/80 and 7/6

1^st number: 14/80, 2^nd number: 1 1/6

14/80 + 7/6 is 161/120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 6 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
14/80 = 14 × 3/80 × 3 = 42/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
7/6 = 7 × 40/6 × 40 = 280/240
Add the two like fractions:
42/240 + 280/240 = 42 + 280/240 = 322/240
322/240 simplified gives 161/120
So, 14/80 + 7/6 = 161/120
In mixed form: 141/120

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