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Add 36/35 and 80/54

1st number: 1 1/35, 2nd number: 1 26/54

36/35 + 80/54 is 2372/945.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
    36/35 = 36 × 54/35 × 54 = 1944/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    80/54 = 80 × 35/54 × 35 = 2800/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1944/1890 + 2800/1890 = 1944 + 2800/1890 = 4744/1890
  5. 4744/1890 simplified gives 2372/945
  6. So, 36/35 + 80/54 = 2372/945
    In mixed form: 2482/945

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