Add 80/16 and 14/70
1st number: 5 0/16, 2nd number: 14/70
80/16 + 14/70 is 26/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 70 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
80/16 = 80 × 35/16 × 35 = 2800/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
14/70 = 14 × 8/70 × 8 = 112/560 - Add the two like fractions:
2800/560 + 112/560 = 2800 + 112/560 = 2912/560 - 2912/560 simplified gives 26/5
- So, 80/16 + 14/70 = 26/5
In mixed form: 51/5
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