Add 72/14 and 10/80, Solve 5 2/14 + 10/80 as a fraction

Add 72/14 and 10/80

1^st number: 5 2/14, 2^nd number: 10/80

72/14 + 10/80 is 295/56.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
72/14 = 72 × 40/14 × 40 = 2880/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
10/80 = 10 × 7/80 × 7 = 70/560
Add the two like fractions:
2880/560 + 70/560 = 2880 + 70/560 = 2950/560
2950/560 simplified gives 295/56
So, 72/14 + 10/80 = 295/56
In mixed form: 515/56

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