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Add 42/14 and 10/80

1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 10/80

42/14 + 10/80 is 25/8.

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,
    42/14 = 42 × 40/14 × 40 = 1680/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    10/80 = 10 × 7/80 × 7 = 70/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1680/560 + 70/560 = 1680 + 70/560 = 1750/560
  5. 1750/560 simplified gives 25/8
  6. So, 42/14 + 10/80 = 25/8
    In mixed form: 31/8

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