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Add 1/36 and 8/80

1/36 + 8/80 is 23/180.

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,
    8/80 = 8 × 9/80 × 9 = 72/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/720 + 72/720 = 20 + 72/720 = 92/720
  5. 92/720 simplified gives 23/180
  6. So, 1/36 + 8/80 = 23/180

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