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Add 49/36 and 14/80

1st number: 1 13/36, 2nd number: 14/80

49/36 + 14/80 is 553/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
    49/36 = 49 × 20/36 × 20 = 980/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    14/80 = 14 × 9/80 × 9 = 126/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/720 + 126/720 = 980 + 126/720 = 1106/720
  5. 1106/720 simplified gives 553/360
  6. So, 49/36 + 14/80 = 553/360
    In mixed form: 1193/360

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