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Add 36/12 and 18/80

1^st number: 3 0/12, 2^nd number: 18/80

36/12 + 18/80 is 129/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
   36/12 = 36 × 20/12 × 20 = 720/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   18/80 = 18 × 3/80 × 3 = 54/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/240 + 54/240 = 720 + 54/240 = 774/240
5. 774/240 simplified gives 129/40
6. So, 36/12 + 18/80 = 129/40
   In mixed form: 39/40

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