Add 8/14 and 24/80
8/14 + 24/80 is 61/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
8/14 = 8 × 40/14 × 40 = 320/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
24/80 = 24 × 7/80 × 7 = 168/560 - Add the two like fractions:
320/560 + 168/560 = 320 + 168/560 = 488/560 - 488/560 simplified gives 61/70
- So, 8/14 + 24/80 = 61/70
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