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Add 4/14 and 6/80

4/14 + 6/80 is 101/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
    4/14 = 4 × 40/14 × 40 = 160/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    6/80 = 6 × 7/80 × 7 = 42/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/560 + 42/560 = 160 + 42/560 = 202/560
  5. 202/560 simplified gives 101/280
  6. So, 4/14 + 6/80 = 101/280

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