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Add 36/14 and 42/80

1st number: 2 8/14, 2nd number: 42/80

36/14 + 42/80 is 867/280.

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,
    42/80 = 42 × 7/80 × 7 = 294/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/560 + 294/560 = 1440 + 294/560 = 1734/560
  5. 1734/560 simplified gives 867/280
  6. So, 36/14 + 42/80 = 867/280
    In mixed form: 327/280

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