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Add 49/14 and 28/80

1st number: 3 7/14, 2nd number: 28/80

49/14 + 28/80 is 77/20.

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,
    49/14 = 49 × 40/14 × 40 = 1960/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    28/80 = 28 × 7/80 × 7 = 196/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1960/560 + 196/560 = 1960 + 196/560 = 2156/560
  5. 2156/560 simplified gives 77/20
  6. So, 49/14 + 28/80 = 77/20
    In mixed form: 317/20

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