Add 20/14 and 45/80
1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 45/80
20/14 + 45/80 is 223/112.
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,
20/14 = 20 × 40/14 × 40 = 800/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
45/80 = 45 × 7/80 × 7 = 315/560 - Add the two like fractions:
800/560 + 315/560 = 800 + 315/560 = 1115/560 - 1115/560 simplified gives 223/112
- So, 20/14 + 45/80 = 223/112
In mixed form: 1111/112
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