Add 15/80 and 80/14, Solve 15/80 + 5 10/14 as a fraction

Add 15/80 and 80/14

1^st number: 15/80, 2^nd number: 5 10/14

15/80 + 80/14 is 661/112.

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,
80/14 = 80 × 40/14 × 40 = 3200/560
Add the two like fractions:
105/560 + 3200/560 = 105 + 3200/560 = 3305/560
3305/560 simplified gives 661/112
So, 15/80 + 80/14 = 661/112
In mixed form: 5101/112

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