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Add 36/18 and 63/80

1^st number: 2 0/18, 2^nd number: 63/80

36/18 + 63/80 is 223/80.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
   36/18 = 36 × 40/18 × 40 = 1440/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   63/80 = 63 × 9/80 × 9 = 567/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1440/720 + 567/720 = 1440 + 567/720 = 2007/720
5. 2007/720 simplified gives 223/80
6. So, 36/18 + 63/80 = 223/80
   In mixed form: 263/80

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