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Add 42/28 and 14/80

1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 14/80

42/28 + 14/80 is 67/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
    42/28 = 42 × 20/28 × 20 = 840/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    14/80 = 14 × 7/80 × 7 = 98/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/560 + 98/560 = 840 + 98/560 = 938/560
  5. 938/560 simplified gives 67/40
  6. So, 42/28 + 14/80 = 67/40
    In mixed form: 127/40

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