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Add 3/36 and 3/80

3/36 + 3/80 is 29/240.

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,
    3/36 = 3 × 20/36 × 20 = 60/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    3/80 = 3 × 9/80 × 9 = 27/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/720 + 27/720 = 60 + 27/720 = 87/720
  5. 87/720 simplified gives 29/240
  6. So, 3/36 + 3/80 = 29/240

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