Add 32/14 and 56/80
1st number: 2 4/14, 2nd number: 56/80
32/14 + 56/80 is 209/70.
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,
32/14 = 32 × 40/14 × 40 = 1280/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
56/80 = 56 × 7/80 × 7 = 392/560 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/560 + 392/560 = 1280 + 392/560 = 1672/560 - 1672/560 simplified gives 209/70
- So, 32/14 + 56/80 = 209/70
In mixed form: 269/70
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