Add 3/14 and 16/80
3/14 + 16/80 is 29/70.
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,
3/14 = 3 × 40/14 × 40 = 120/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
16/80 = 16 × 7/80 × 7 = 112/560 - Add the two like fractions:
120/560 + 112/560 = 120 + 112/560 = 232/560 - 232/560 simplified gives 29/70
- So, 3/14 + 16/80 = 29/70
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