Add 80/50 and 3/14
1st number: 1 30/50, 2nd number: 3/14
80/50 + 3/14 is 127/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 14 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
80/50 = 80 × 7/50 × 7 = 560/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
3/14 = 3 × 25/14 × 25 = 75/350 - Add the two like fractions:
560/350 + 75/350 = 560 + 75/350 = 635/350 - 635/350 simplified gives 127/70
- So, 80/50 + 3/14 = 127/70
In mixed form: 157/70
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