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Add 36/12 and 50/80

1^st number: 3 0/12, 2^nd number: 50/80

36/12 + 50/80 is 29/8.

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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,
   50/80 = 50 × 3/80 × 3 = 150/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/240 + 150/240 = 720 + 150/240 = 870/240
5. 870/240 simplified gives 29/8
6. So, 36/12 + 50/80 = 29/8
   In mixed form: 35/8

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