Add 36/10 and 14/80, Solve 3 6/10 + 14/80 as a fraction

Add 36/10 and 14/80

1^st number: 3 6/10, 2^nd number: 14/80

36/10 + 14/80 is 151/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 80 is 80

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
36/10 = 36 × 8/10 × 8 = 288/80
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
14/80 = 14 × 1/80 × 1 = 14/80
Add the two like fractions:
288/80 + 14/80 = 288 + 14/80 = 302/80
302/80 simplified gives 151/40
So, 36/10 + 14/80 = 151/40
In mixed form: 331/40

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