Add 9/14 and 50/80
9/14 + 50/80 is 71/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
9/14 = 9 × 40/14 × 40 = 360/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
50/80 = 50 × 7/80 × 7 = 350/560 - Add the two like fractions:
360/560 + 350/560 = 360 + 350/560 = 710/560 - 710/560 simplified gives 71/56
- So, 9/14 + 50/80 = 71/56
In mixed form: 115/56
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