Add 24/14 and 56/80, Solve 1 10/14 + 56/80 as a fraction

Add 24/14 and 56/80

1^st number: 1 10/14, 2^nd number: 56/80

24/14 + 56/80 is 169/70.

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,
24/14 = 24 × 40/14 × 40 = 960/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
56/80 = 56 × 7/80 × 7 = 392/560
Add the two like fractions:
960/560 + 392/560 = 960 + 392/560 = 1352/560
1352/560 simplified gives 169/70
So, 24/14 + 56/80 = 169/70
In mixed form: 229/70

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