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Add 36/28 and 24/80

1st number: 1 8/28, 2nd number: 24/80

36/28 + 24/80 is 111/70.

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,
    24/80 = 24 × 7/80 × 7 = 168/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/560 + 168/560 = 720 + 168/560 = 888/560
  5. 888/560 simplified gives 111/70
  6. So, 36/28 + 24/80 = 111/70
    In mixed form: 141/70

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