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Add 24/14 and 80/64

1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 1 16/64

24/14 + 80/64 is 83/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 32 = 448,
    24/14 = 24 × 32/14 × 32 = 768/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    80/64 = 80 × 7/64 × 7 = 560/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/448 + 560/448 = 768 + 560/448 = 1328/448
  5. 1328/448 simplified gives 83/28
  6. So, 24/14 + 80/64 = 83/28
    In mixed form: 227/28

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