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Add 36/60 and 50/80

36/60 + 50/80 is 49/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   36/60 = 36 × 4/60 × 4 = 144/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   50/80 = 50 × 3/80 × 3 = 150/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/240 + 150/240 = 144 + 150/240 = 294/240
5. 294/240 simplified gives 49/40
6. So, 36/60 + 50/80 = 49/40
   In mixed form: 19/40

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