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Add 80/14 and 70/84

1st number: 5 10/14, 2nd number: 70/84

80/14 + 70/84 is 275/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 84 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
    80/14 = 80 × 6/14 × 6 = 480/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
    70/84 = 70 × 1/84 × 1 = 70/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/84 + 70/84 = 480 + 70/84 = 550/84
  5. 550/84 simplified gives 275/42
  6. So, 80/14 + 70/84 = 275/42
    In mixed form: 623/42

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