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Add 56/9 and 14/80

1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 14/80

56/9 + 14/80 is 2303/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
    56/9 = 56 × 80/9 × 80 = 4480/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    14/80 = 14 × 9/80 × 9 = 126/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4480/720 + 126/720 = 4480 + 126/720 = 4606/720
  5. 4606/720 simplified gives 2303/360
  6. So, 56/9 + 14/80 = 2303/360
    In mixed form: 6143/360

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