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Add 14/5 and 36/16

1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 2 4/16

14/5 + 36/16 is 101/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    14/5 = 14 × 16/5 × 16 = 224/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    36/16 = 36 × 5/16 × 5 = 180/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/80 + 180/80 = 224 + 180/80 = 404/80
  5. 404/80 simplified gives 101/20
  6. So, 14/5 + 36/16 = 101/20
    In mixed form: 51/20

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