Add 60/80 and 14/28
60/80 + 14/28 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 28 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
60/80 = 60 × 7/80 × 7 = 420/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
14/28 = 14 × 20/28 × 20 = 280/560 - Add the two like fractions:
420/560 + 280/560 = 420 + 280/560 = 700/560 - 700/560 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 60/80 + 14/28 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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