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Add 2/9 and 36/80

2/9 + 36/80 is 121/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
    2/9 = 2 × 80/9 × 80 = 160/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    36/80 = 36 × 9/80 × 9 = 324/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/720 + 324/720 = 160 + 324/720 = 484/720
  5. 484/720 simplified gives 121/180
  6. So, 2/9 + 36/80 = 121/180

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