Add 80/14 and 20/5
1st number: 5 10/14, 2nd number: 4 0/5
80/14 + 20/5 is 68/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
80/14 = 80 × 5/14 × 5 = 400/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
20/5 = 20 × 14/5 × 14 = 280/70 - Add the two like fractions:
400/70 + 280/70 = 400 + 280/70 = 680/70 - 680/70 simplified gives 68/7
- So, 80/14 + 20/5 = 68/7
In mixed form: 95/7
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