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Add 9/14 and 56/80

9/14 + 56/80 is 47/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
    9/14 = 9 × 40/14 × 40 = 360/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    56/80 = 56 × 7/80 × 7 = 392/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/560 + 392/560 = 360 + 392/560 = 752/560
  5. 752/560 simplified gives 47/35
  6. So, 9/14 + 56/80 = 47/35
    In mixed form: 112/35

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