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Add 2/36 and 1/80

2/36 + 1/80 is 49/720.

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,
    2/36 = 2 × 20/36 × 20 = 40/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    1/80 = 1 × 9/80 × 9 = 9/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/720 + 9/720 = 40 + 9/720 = 49/720
  5. So, 2/36 + 1/80 = 49/720

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