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Add 7/14 and 49/80

7/14 + 49/80 is 89/80.

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,
    7/14 = 7 × 40/14 × 40 = 280/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    49/80 = 49 × 7/80 × 7 = 343/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/560 + 343/560 = 280 + 343/560 = 623/560
  5. 623/560 simplified gives 89/80
  6. So, 7/14 + 49/80 = 89/80
    In mixed form: 19/80

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