Add 14/36 and 12/80
14/36 + 12/80 is 97/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
14/36 = 14 × 20/36 × 20 = 280/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
12/80 = 12 × 9/80 × 9 = 108/720 - Add the two like fractions:
280/720 + 108/720 = 280 + 108/720 = 388/720 - 388/720 simplified gives 97/180
- So, 14/36 + 12/80 = 97/180
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