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Add 80/14 and 35/50

1st number: 5 10/14, 2nd number: 35/50

80/14 + 35/50 is 449/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    80/14 = 80 × 25/14 × 25 = 2000/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    35/50 = 35 × 7/50 × 7 = 245/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2000/350 + 245/350 = 2000 + 245/350 = 2245/350
  5. 2245/350 simplified gives 449/70
  6. So, 80/14 + 35/50 = 449/70
    In mixed form: 629/70

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