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Add 15/14 and 24/80

1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 24/80

15/14 + 24/80 is 48/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
    15/14 = 15 × 40/14 × 40 = 600/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    24/80 = 24 × 7/80 × 7 = 168/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/560 + 168/560 = 600 + 168/560 = 768/560
  5. 768/560 simplified gives 48/35
  6. So, 15/14 + 24/80 = 48/35
    In mixed form: 113/35

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