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Add 1/36 and 24/80

1/36 + 24/80 is 59/180.

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,
    1/36 = 1 × 20/36 × 20 = 20/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    24/80 = 24 × 9/80 × 9 = 216/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/720 + 216/720 = 20 + 216/720 = 236/720
  5. 236/720 simplified gives 59/180
  6. So, 1/36 + 24/80 = 59/180

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