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Add 36/14 and 12/80

1st number: 2 8/14, 2nd number: 12/80

36/14 + 12/80 is 381/140.

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,
    36/14 = 36 × 40/14 × 40 = 1440/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    12/80 = 12 × 7/80 × 7 = 84/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/560 + 84/560 = 1440 + 84/560 = 1524/560
  5. 1524/560 simplified gives 381/140
  6. So, 36/14 + 12/80 = 381/140
    In mixed form: 2101/140

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