Add 4/14 and 15/80, Solve 4/14 + 15/80 as a fraction

Add 4/14 and 15/80

4/14 + 15/80 is 53/112.

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,
4/14 = 4 × 40/14 × 40 = 160/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
15/80 = 15 × 7/80 × 7 = 105/560
Add the two like fractions:
160/560 + 105/560 = 160 + 105/560 = 265/560
265/560 simplified gives 53/112
So, 4/14 + 15/80 = 53/112

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