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Add 3/80 and 49/36

1st number: 3/80, 2nd number: 1 13/36

3/80 + 49/36 is 1007/720.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 36 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    3/80 = 3 × 9/80 × 9 = 27/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
    49/36 = 49 × 20/36 × 20 = 980/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/720 + 980/720 = 27 + 980/720 = 1007/720
  5. So, 3/80 + 49/36 = 1007/720
    In mixed form: 1287/720

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