Add 36/15 and 14/80, Solve 2 6/15 + 14/80 as a fraction

Add 36/15 and 14/80

1^st number: 2 6/15, 2^nd number: 14/80

36/15 + 14/80 is 103/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 80 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
36/15 = 36 × 16/15 × 16 = 576/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
14/80 = 14 × 3/80 × 3 = 42/240
Add the two like fractions:
576/240 + 42/240 = 576 + 42/240 = 618/240
618/240 simplified gives 103/40
So, 36/15 + 14/80 = 103/40
In mixed form: 223/40

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