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Add 56/14 and 16/80

1st number: 4 0/14, 2nd number: 16/80

56/14 + 16/80 is 21/5.

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,
    56/14 = 56 × 40/14 × 40 = 2240/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    16/80 = 16 × 7/80 × 7 = 112/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2240/560 + 112/560 = 2240 + 112/560 = 2352/560
  5. 2352/560 simplified gives 21/5
  6. So, 56/14 + 16/80 = 21/5
    In mixed form: 41/5

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