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Add 36/40 and 3/80

36/40 + 3/80 is 15/16.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   36/40 = 36 × 2/40 × 2 = 72/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   3/80 = 3 × 1/80 × 1 = 3/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/80 + 3/80 = 72 + 3/80 = 75/80
5. 75/80 simplified gives 15/16
6. So, 36/40 + 3/80 = 15/16

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