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Add 6/14 and 3/80

6/14 + 3/80 is 261/560.

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,
    6/14 = 6 × 40/14 × 40 = 240/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    3/80 = 3 × 7/80 × 7 = 21/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/560 + 21/560 = 240 + 21/560 = 261/560
  5. So, 6/14 + 3/80 = 261/560

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