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Add 36/21 and 16/80

1^st number: 1 15/21, 2^nd number: 16/80

36/21 + 16/80 is 67/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 80 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 80 = 1680,
   36/21 = 36 × 80/21 × 80 = 2880/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
   16/80 = 16 × 21/80 × 21 = 336/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2880/1680 + 336/1680 = 2880 + 336/1680 = 3216/1680
5. 3216/1680 simplified gives 67/35
6. So, 36/21 + 16/80 = 67/35
   In mixed form: 132/35

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