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Add 36/21 and 2/80

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

36/21 + 2/80 is 487/280.

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,
    2/80 = 2 × 21/80 × 21 = 42/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2880/1680 + 42/1680 = 2880 + 42/1680 = 2922/1680
  5. 2922/1680 simplified gives 487/280
  6. So, 36/21 + 2/80 = 487/280
    In mixed form: 1207/280

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