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Add 2/36 and 21/80

2/36 + 21/80 is 229/720.

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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,
   21/80 = 21 × 9/80 × 9 = 189/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/720 + 189/720 = 40 + 189/720 = 229/720
5. So, 2/36 + 21/80 = 229/720

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