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Add 36/28 and 10/80

1st number: 1 8/28, 2nd number: 10/80

36/28 + 10/80 is 79/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
    36/28 = 36 × 20/28 × 20 = 720/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    10/80 = 10 × 7/80 × 7 = 70/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/560 + 70/560 = 720 + 70/560 = 790/560
  5. 790/560 simplified gives 79/56
  6. So, 36/28 + 10/80 = 79/56
    In mixed form: 123/56

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