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Add 15/36 and 2/80

15/36 + 2/80 is 53/120.

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,
    15/36 = 15 × 20/36 × 20 = 300/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    2/80 = 2 × 9/80 × 9 = 18/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/720 + 18/720 = 300 + 18/720 = 318/720
  5. 318/720 simplified gives 53/120
  6. So, 15/36 + 2/80 = 53/120

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