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Add 5/14 and 75/80

5/14 + 75/80 is 145/112.

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,
    5/14 = 5 × 40/14 × 40 = 200/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    75/80 = 75 × 7/80 × 7 = 525/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/560 + 525/560 = 200 + 525/560 = 725/560
  5. 725/560 simplified gives 145/112
  6. So, 5/14 + 75/80 = 145/112
    In mixed form: 133/112

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