Add 14/80 and 8/15
14/80 + 8/15 is 17/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 15 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 15 × 16 = 240,
8/15 = 8 × 16/15 × 16 = 128/240 - Add the two like fractions:
42/240 + 128/240 = 42 + 128/240 = 170/240 - 170/240 simplified gives 17/24
- So, 14/80 + 8/15 = 17/24
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