Add 2/14 and 24/80
2/14 + 24/80 is 31/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
2/14 = 2 × 40/14 × 40 = 80/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
24/80 = 24 × 7/80 × 7 = 168/560 - Add the two like fractions:
80/560 + 168/560 = 80 + 168/560 = 248/560 - 248/560 simplified gives 31/70
- So, 2/14 + 24/80 = 31/70
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