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Add 3/4 and 14/80

3/4 + 14/80 is 37/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
    3/4 = 3 × 20/4 × 20 = 60/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    14/80 = 14 × 1/80 × 1 = 14/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/80 + 14/80 = 60 + 14/80 = 74/80
  5. 74/80 simplified gives 37/40
  6. So, 3/4 + 14/80 = 37/40

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