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Add 24/14 and 7/80

1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 7/80

24/14 + 7/80 is 1009/560.

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,
    24/14 = 24 × 40/14 × 40 = 960/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    7/80 = 7 × 7/80 × 7 = 49/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/560 + 49/560 = 960 + 49/560 = 1009/560
  5. So, 24/14 + 7/80 = 1009/560
    In mixed form: 1449/560

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