Add 14/80 and 9/70
14/80 + 9/70 is 17/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
14/80 = 14 × 7/80 × 7 = 98/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
9/70 = 9 × 8/70 × 8 = 72/560 - Add the two like fractions:
98/560 + 72/560 = 98 + 72/560 = 170/560 - 170/560 simplified gives 17/56
- So, 14/80 + 9/70 = 17/56
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