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Add 36/15 and 40/80

1^st number: 2 6/15, 2^nd number: 40/80

36/15 + 40/80 is 29/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
   36/15 = 36 × 16/15 × 16 = 576/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   40/80 = 40 × 3/80 × 3 = 120/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/240 + 120/240 = 576 + 120/240 = 696/240
5. 696/240 simplified gives 29/10
6. So, 36/15 + 40/80 = 29/10
   In mixed form: 29/10

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