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Add 2/80 and 14/10

1st number: 2/80, 2nd number: 1 4/10

2/80 + 14/10 is 57/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 10 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    2/80 = 2 × 1/80 × 1 = 2/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
    14/10 = 14 × 8/10 × 8 = 112/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/80 + 112/80 = 2 + 112/80 = 114/80
  5. 114/80 simplified gives 57/40
  6. So, 2/80 + 14/10 = 57/40
    In mixed form: 117/40

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