Add 15/80 and 7/14
15/80 + 7/14 is 11/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 14 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
15/80 = 15 × 7/80 × 7 = 105/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
7/14 = 7 × 40/14 × 40 = 280/560 - Add the two like fractions:
105/560 + 280/560 = 105 + 280/560 = 385/560 - 385/560 simplified gives 11/16
- So, 15/80 + 7/14 = 11/16
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