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Add 36/28 and 42/80

1^st number: 1 8/28, 2^nd number: 42/80

36/28 + 42/80 is 507/280.

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,
   42/80 = 42 × 7/80 × 7 = 294/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/560 + 294/560 = 720 + 294/560 = 1014/560
5. 1014/560 simplified gives 507/280
6. So, 36/28 + 42/80 = 507/280
   In mixed form: 1227/280

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