Add 80/15 and 4/14, Solve 5 5/15 + 4/14 as a fraction

Add 80/15 and 4/14

1^st number: 5 5/15, 2^nd number: 4/14

80/15 + 4/14 is 118/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 14 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
80/15 = 80 × 14/15 × 14 = 1120/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
4/14 = 4 × 15/14 × 15 = 60/210
Add the two like fractions:
1120/210 + 60/210 = 1120 + 60/210 = 1180/210
1180/210 simplified gives 118/21
So, 80/15 + 4/14 = 118/21
In mixed form: 513/21

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