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Add 14/80 and 70/50

1st number: 14/80, 2nd number: 1 20/50

14/80 + 70/50 is 63/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
    14/80 = 14 × 5/80 × 5 = 70/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    70/50 = 70 × 8/50 × 8 = 560/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/400 + 560/400 = 70 + 560/400 = 630/400
  5. 630/400 simplified gives 63/40
  6. So, 14/80 + 70/50 = 63/40
    In mixed form: 123/40

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