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Add 36/24 and 21/80

1^st number: 1 12/24, 2^nd number: 21/80

36/24 + 21/80 is 141/80.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
   36/24 = 36 × 10/24 × 10 = 360/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   21/80 = 21 × 3/80 × 3 = 63/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/240 + 63/240 = 360 + 63/240 = 423/240
5. 423/240 simplified gives 141/80
6. So, 36/24 + 21/80 = 141/80
   In mixed form: 161/80

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