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Add 8/14 and 8/5

1st number: 8/14, 2nd number: 1 3/5

8/14 + 8/5 is 76/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 5 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    8/14 = 8 × 5/14 × 5 = 40/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
    8/5 = 8 × 14/5 × 14 = 112/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/70 + 112/70 = 40 + 112/70 = 152/70
  5. 152/70 simplified gives 76/35
  6. So, 8/14 + 8/5 = 76/35
    In mixed form: 26/35

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