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Add 36/3 and 14/5

1st number: 12 0/3, 2nd number: 2 4/5

36/3 + 14/5 is 74/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 5 is 15

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
    36/3 = 36 × 5/3 × 5 = 180/15
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
    14/5 = 14 × 3/5 × 3 = 42/15
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/15 + 42/15 = 180 + 42/15 = 222/15
  5. 222/15 simplified gives 74/5
  6. So, 36/3 + 14/5 = 74/5
    In mixed form: 144/5

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