Add 36/35 and 3/80, Solve 1 1/35 + 3/80 as a fraction

Add 36/35 and 3/80

1^st number: 1 1/35, 2^nd number: 3/80

36/35 + 3/80 is 597/560.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 80 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
36/35 = 36 × 16/35 × 16 = 576/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
3/80 = 3 × 7/80 × 7 = 21/560
Add the two like fractions:
576/560 + 21/560 = 576 + 21/560 = 597/560
So, 36/35 + 3/80 = 597/560
In mixed form: 137/560

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