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Add 14/36 and 80/25

1st number: 14/36, 2nd number: 3 5/25

14/36 + 80/25 is 323/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 25 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    14/36 = 14 × 25/36 × 25 = 350/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    80/25 = 80 × 36/25 × 36 = 2880/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/900 + 2880/900 = 350 + 2880/900 = 3230/900
  5. 3230/900 simplified gives 323/90
  6. So, 14/36 + 80/25 = 323/90
    In mixed form: 353/90

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