Add 24/14 and 72/80, Solve 1 10/14 + 72/80 as a fraction

Add 24/14 and 72/80

1^st number: 1 10/14, 2^nd number: 72/80

24/14 + 72/80 is 183/70.

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,
72/80 = 72 × 7/80 × 7 = 504/560
Add the two like fractions:
960/560 + 504/560 = 960 + 504/560 = 1464/560
1464/560 simplified gives 183/70
So, 24/14 + 72/80 = 183/70
In mixed form: 243/70

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