Add 7/2 and 14/80, Solve 3 1/2 + 14/80 as a fraction

Add 7/2 and 14/80

1^st number: 3 1/2, 2^nd number: 14/80

7/2 + 14/80 is 147/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 80 is 80

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
7/2 = 7 × 40/2 × 40 = 280/80
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
14/80 = 14 × 1/80 × 1 = 14/80
Add the two like fractions:
280/80 + 14/80 = 280 + 14/80 = 294/80
294/80 simplified gives 147/40
So, 7/2 + 14/80 = 147/40
In mixed form: 327/40

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