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Add 80/14 and 27/49

1st number: 5 10/14, 2nd number: 27/49

80/14 + 27/49 is 307/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 49 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    80/14 = 80 × 7/14 × 7 = 560/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    27/49 = 27 × 2/49 × 2 = 54/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/98 + 54/98 = 560 + 54/98 = 614/98
  5. 614/98 simplified gives 307/49
  6. So, 80/14 + 27/49 = 307/49
    In mixed form: 613/49

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