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Add 80/36 and 14/7

1st number: 2 8/36, 2nd number: 2 0/7

80/36 + 14/7 is 38/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 7 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    80/36 = 80 × 7/36 × 7 = 560/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
    14/7 = 14 × 36/7 × 36 = 504/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/252 + 504/252 = 560 + 504/252 = 1064/252
  5. 1064/252 simplified gives 38/9
  6. So, 80/36 + 14/7 = 38/9
    In mixed form: 42/9

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