Add 32/14 and 20/80
1st number: 2 4/14, 2nd number: 20/80
32/14 + 20/80 is 71/28.
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,
32/14 = 32 × 40/14 × 40 = 1280/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
20/80 = 20 × 7/80 × 7 = 140/560 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/560 + 140/560 = 1280 + 140/560 = 1420/560 - 1420/560 simplified gives 71/28
- So, 32/14 + 20/80 = 71/28
In mixed form: 215/28
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