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Add 36/7 and 32/80

1st number: 5 1/7, 2nd number: 32/80

36/7 + 32/80 is 194/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
    36/7 = 36 × 80/7 × 80 = 2880/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    32/80 = 32 × 7/80 × 7 = 224/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2880/560 + 224/560 = 2880 + 224/560 = 3104/560
  5. 3104/560 simplified gives 194/35
  6. So, 36/7 + 32/80 = 194/35
    In mixed form: 519/35

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