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Add 2/14 and 72/80

2/14 + 72/80 is 73/70.

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,
    2/14 = 2 × 40/14 × 40 = 80/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    72/80 = 72 × 7/80 × 7 = 504/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/560 + 504/560 = 80 + 504/560 = 584/560
  5. 584/560 simplified gives 73/70
  6. So, 2/14 + 72/80 = 73/70
    In mixed form: 13/70

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