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Add 14/36 and 80/35

1st number: 14/36, 2nd number: 2 10/35

14/36 + 80/35 is 337/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    14/36 = 14 × 35/36 × 35 = 490/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
    80/35 = 80 × 36/35 × 36 = 2880/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/1260 + 2880/1260 = 490 + 2880/1260 = 3370/1260
  5. 3370/1260 simplified gives 337/126
  6. So, 14/36 + 80/35 = 337/126
    In mixed form: 285/126

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