Add 14/80 and 9/48
14/80 + 9/48 is 29/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 48 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 48 × 5 = 240,
9/48 = 9 × 5/48 × 5 = 45/240 - Add the two like fractions:
42/240 + 45/240 = 42 + 45/240 = 87/240 - 87/240 simplified gives 29/80
- So, 14/80 + 9/48 = 29/80
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