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Add 3/36 and 80/40

1^st number: 3/36, 2^nd number: 2 0/40

3/36 + 80/40 is 25/12.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
   3/36 = 3 × 10/36 × 10 = 30/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   80/40 = 80 × 9/40 × 9 = 720/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/360 + 720/360 = 30 + 720/360 = 750/360
5. 750/360 simplified gives 25/12
6. So, 3/36 + 80/40 = 25/12
   In mixed form: 21/12

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