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Add 20/14 and 24/80

1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 24/80

20/14 + 24/80 is 121/70.

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,
    20/14 = 20 × 40/14 × 40 = 800/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    24/80 = 24 × 7/80 × 7 = 168/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/560 + 168/560 = 800 + 168/560 = 968/560
  5. 968/560 simplified gives 121/70
  6. So, 20/14 + 24/80 = 121/70
    In mixed form: 151/70

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