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Add 1/14 and 36/80

1/14 + 36/80 is 73/140.

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,
    1/14 = 1 × 40/14 × 40 = 40/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    36/80 = 36 × 7/80 × 7 = 252/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/560 + 252/560 = 40 + 252/560 = 292/560
  5. 292/560 simplified gives 73/140
  6. So, 1/14 + 36/80 = 73/140

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