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Add 72/14 and 6/80

1st number: 5 2/14, 2nd number: 6/80

72/14 + 6/80 is 1461/280.

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,
    72/14 = 72 × 40/14 × 40 = 2880/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    6/80 = 6 × 7/80 × 7 = 42/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2880/560 + 42/560 = 2880 + 42/560 = 2922/560
  5. 2922/560 simplified gives 1461/280
  6. So, 72/14 + 6/80 = 1461/280
    In mixed form: 561/280

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